Morey Cellars was founded by Robert Morey with his first commercial release in 2000. Robert was born in Lisbon, Portugal and immigrated to Orange County in Southern California after high school to attend college. He went to the University of California Irvine and studied Theoretical Computer Science. Following his time in Southern California, he moved to … [Read more...]

E. Gordon Wines. Owner and wine maker Eric Gordon was an 'air-force kid' as he says, having grown up in the Caribbean - spending his formative years in the Dominican Republic - often taking weekend trips to Puerto Rico. Later he attended college at the University of South Florida, graduating with a BS Biology degree with a focus on Zoology. It was a trip to … [Read more...]

DeSante Wines. At age 10, Napa Valley winemaker David DeSante had an inkling he might want to pursue wine making someday. His introduction to wine started simply enough; in western Pennsylvania where he was born and raised, Concord grapes are commonly grown. He recalls climbing trees to pick bunches of Concord grapes one summer, carrying them back to his … [Read more...]

Apriori Cellar was founded by former high school classmates Patrice Breton and Georges Sabongui. Both met in high school in Ottawa, Canada - were friends and then as often happens after high school they lost contact with each other. Interestingly both became involved in the high tech industry. Georges has enjoyed wine for many years and moved west to be … [Read more...]

AuburnJames Winery was created as a joint venture between winemaker Jim Frost, Jim's sister Mary and Matt Ospeck. The idea for this winery was created after Jim and Matt met for the first time at a friend's pool party. James made wine under the label Hidden Creek for several years until Auburn James was formed in 2008. While James has long been attracted to … [Read more...]

Toivola Vineyards are owned by Arto and Cheryl Toivola. Arto and Cheryl met while both were studying at UC Berkeley. Both have enjoyed wines for many years. While living in California they decided they wanted a change of pace and moved to Portland Oregon. While there they were exposed to a number of fine Oregon Pinot Noir's. They decided to move back to … [Read more...]

Bos Wine was founded by proprietor David Bos with his first vintage from 2010. David earned a double major at Hope College in Michigan in English and Religion and as he says, "with those degrees I could become a bartender, minister or professor". He became a bartender which ultimately led to a job at a good restaurant in Chicago. While here, he was … [Read more...]

Reserve Room by Mark Herold Wines is the second tasting room owned and operated by Mark Herold in the city of Napa. This private/appointment only tasting room opened in May 2016. Unlike their original location near the Oxbow Public Market which is open by walk-in and can get busy in the afternoons, this Reserve Room is tucked away on an quiet alley off of … [Read more...]

Pneu Wines was founded by Scott Lewis (owner of V Wine Cellar in Yountville) and his friends Gary and Cheryl Van Brunt. Born in Limerick Ireland, Scott followed his chef and hotelier father's footsteps; Scott has worked at some of the finest hotels in London in Food and Beverage Management including at the Dorcester and Grosvenor. In 1990 he was one of a … [Read more...]