Frisson Wine is a boutique producer sourcing grapes from premium vineyards in both Napa and neighboring Sonoma County. Their first vintage was 2009. Founders, Terry (and partners) and his wife Pam are from Houston; both have been passionate about food and wine for decades although Terry admits he was a scotch drinker before he met Pam. After their son was … [Read more...]

The CIA at Copia. This property was originally founded as Copia: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts in 2001. For many years well before the construction of the Copia center, this land was used for a garden and was owned by the Vallerga family. Joe Vallerga operated a grocery store for some time on part of this land (a well-known name in Napa - he … [Read more...]

Michael-Scott Wines was founded by vintner Michael Quinn in 1996. He maintains a small, bonded winery on his property located in the western portion of the city of Napa in an area known as Browns Valley. While he keeps some wine on site to keep his bond active, he makes his wines at nearby Artesa Winery in Napa's Carneros region. Michael was born and … [Read more...]

Nemerever Vineyards was established in the heart of Oakville in 1997 by Bill and Ginger Nemerever. Both live in Boston although they spend some of their time in Napa Valley at their vineyard. Bill is a long-time money manager and investment banker who has enjoyed a successful career in the world of finance. Their early exposure to Napa Valley came when they … [Read more...]

Harumph Wines is a partnership between vintners, Scotti Stark and Michael DeSantis. Scotti is originally from Houston where he was the Wine Director at the popular Pappas Bros. Steakhouse. Serving a variety of Napa wines at the steakhouse, he was already familiar with many of the producers in the valley. He moved to Napa Valley in 2004 to work for Revana … [Read more...]

Bragg Vineyards is a tiny property in Calistoga purchased in 1995 by Bob and Anna Marie Bragg. Bob was a lawyer at the time in San Francisco (where he was born and raised) and wanted a weekend place to enjoy in the country - away from the urban life and stresses of legal matters. He purchased 4.5 acres in 1995 from an Italian couple who already had a small … [Read more...]