Peter Franus Wines. Founder, Peter Franus has been involved in the Napa Valley wine industry since late 1979. Originally from Connecticut he moved out west to attend UC Berkeley where he earned a journalism degree in 1971. His first exposure to Napa Valley was when he was in his late teens though a friend's family, but it wasn't until later that a passion … [Read more...]

Pott Wine (Aaron, Claire & daughters) was started by long time Napa winemaker Aaron Pott. He and his wife Claire own several sizable and rugged pieces of land on Mt. Veeder. Their first property (76 acres) was purchased in 2004, a former prune orchard at about 1600 feet. They started with only 1/3 of an acre of vines and later planted out a total of … [Read more...]

Priest Ranch Wines is located in Yountville, directly across from Hotel Villagio at the Estate, Yountville. This spacious "tasting center" blends sophistication with "ranch" ruggedness. Walk into the tasting room and be greeted by friendly hosts and a large thick oak table. This piece of wood is from their ranch in the hills of eastern Napa County. Wood from … [Read more...]

VGS Chateau Potelle was founded in 1983 by Jean-Noel & Marketta Fourmeaux. Today Jean-Noel is sole proprietor. Jean-Noel & Marketta came to the Napa Valley in 1980 after the famous Paris tasting of 1976; the French government wanted them to research Napa Wineries and report back on their findings. They decided against returning to France since they fell in … [Read more...]

Joseph George Wine is one of the very few Napa producers that focuses their entire commercial production on Sauvignon Blanc. They produce one wine each year from their 2.5-acre vineyard near the Napa River in the Yountville appellation. Proprietor, Bert George has been involved in the wine business since age 16. His grandfather, for whom the wine is named … [Read more...]