CADE at 13th Vineyard. In September 2016 The PlumpJack Group purchased what was Ladera Winery and vineyards on Howell Mountain. The three principals in the Plumpjack Group include businessman and philanthropist Gordon Getty, former mayor of … [Read more...]

ANKH Wines was founded by business partners Scott Ptacek and Mark El-Tawil with their first release coming in 2007. Scott and Mark met while working in the healthcare industry (both still are involved in the healthcare field). Scott lives … [Read more...]

Hyde Wines. In 2006 long time Napa grower Larry Hyde acquired a 25 acre piece of property on Los Carneros Ave a very short drive off of busy Highway 121 (almost across from the Carneros Inn). At the time this parcel was not planted to … [Read more...]

Ashes & Diamonds is conveniently located off of Highway 29 in the northern suburbs of the city of Napa. The winery is a very short drive from downtown Napa and often makes an ideal stop to either start or end your day. Nearby neighbors … [Read more...]

Chaix Wines (pronounced like 'checks') is a partnership between Kathy and her brother John Chaix. The focus of their efforts is on a historic 37 property planted to nearly 34 acres of vines - all to Cabernet Sauvignon (several different … [Read more...]

Aloft Wine. Looking up the definition for aloft one finds references to "up in, or into the air or overhead". Appropriately named, the wines are sourced from a single vineyard high on the slopes of Howell Mountain at an elevation of … [Read more...]

Dark Matter Wines. This is a very unique producer for a variety of reasons combining both deep rooted Napa Valley family pedigree, quality of vineyard sites and extended aging of the wines before they are released. And in a rare twist of … [Read more...]

Piazza Del Dotto opened on September 1, 2017; this is the latest winery in the Del Dotto Napa Valley portfolio. The property is in the southern part of the Oakville appellation - just north of Yountville; it is 22 acres of which 18 are … [Read more...]

Ellman Family Vineyards was founded by two brothers, Neil and Lance Ellman. Both were born in South Africa and moved with their family to the United States when they were very young (to the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area). Their grandfather … [Read more...]

Di Costanzo Wines was founded with the 2010 vintage by owner and winemaker Massimo Di Costanzo. Massimo grew up in an Italian household in Berkeley, California - where wine, food and conversation were blended together during meals. When … [Read more...]