Au Sommet is a 45-acre property located high on the slopes of Atlas Peak (2,100 feet). Nine acres of vines are planted; the majority being Cabernet Sauvignon with two small blocks of Petit Verdot. These are vines with incredible views at times and on clear days they look east into the Central Valley, on very clear days the snowcapped mountains of some of the … [Read more...]
Spire Collection
Spire Collection features the most premium wines bottled by Jackson Family Wines from wineries under their ownership; i.e. local, regional and international producers. The various Jackson Family Wines properties, wineries or brands are incredibly geographically diverse and are located on parts of five continents. As of our latest update to this review, their … [Read more...]
Italics Winegrowers
Italics Winegrowers was founded by Mike Martin from Texas; his family produce business began with a small 20-acre grapefruit orchard in the south part of the state. Over time they became one of the largest distributors of produce in the state of Texas (including citrus, onions and melons). By the time they sold their company, Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. in 2012, … [Read more...]
Calmére Estate Winery
Calmére Estate Winery, formerly Liana Estates, formerly LE Estates opened in early October 2016; two sisters, Lisa and Ariana (both second generation winery family members) purchased the old Acacia Winery and nearly 100 acres of vineyards on the Napa side of Carneros. The sisters have combined efforts to offer a variety of hospitality experiences paired with … [Read more...]
Mendelson Wines
Mendelson Wines. Proprietor Richard Mendelson is a man of many talents - lawyer, real estate broker, wine maker, artist (metal sculptures), professor and author. He wrote Appellation Napa Valley - a historical and in depth look at the creation of several of Napa Valley's sub appellation (based on his legal with these sub-AVA's). Richard was introduced to … [Read more...]
J. McClelland Cellars
J. McClelland Cellars began as a joint project between several members of the longtime wine making family, the Scotto's and wine industry pioneer John McClelland. The Scotto wine making heritage began in Italy and continued in the United States after Dominic Scotto migrated to Brooklyn. He and his brother founded D. Scotto Wines on Hick's Street in Brooklyn … [Read more...]
People’s Wine Revolution
People's Wine Revolution (PWR) was founded with the 2009 vintage by husband-wife vintners Matt Reid and Marcy Webb (tragically Marcy passed away far too young in 2019). Matt grew up in Northern Virginia but fell in love with California during a trip out west while in college. Eventually he moved to San Francisco, did some work for the United States … [Read more...]
Shadybrook Estate Winery
Shadybrook Estate Winery is located at Rapp Ranch in Coombsville, east of the city of Napa. Proprietors, David & Alice Alkosser first purchased property in Napa Valley in 2005 in Coombsville, prior to it being an approved viticultural area. Both have enjoyed fine wine for many years having furthered their education through travel to some of the world's most … [Read more...]
Jean Edwards Cellars
Jean Edwards Cellars was founded by husband and wife Karen & John Troisi with their first vintage produced in 2004. The wine namesake comes from combining both of their middle names; Karen's is Jean and John's is Edwards. From New Jersey, both worked at Unilever, a multinational consumer goods company headquartered in Europe for many years until retiring in … [Read more...]
Picayune Cellars & Mercantile
Picayune Cellars (pronounced as pee-ka-yun) was founded in 2011 by Jennifer Roberts and Claire Weinkauf. Claire grew up in Auvergne France, a region known for its fabulous cheeses, located roughly in the center of the country. She has plenty of international wine making experience. Earning a wine degree in Chile she moved back to France and worked a harvest … [Read more...]
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