Stolen Owl Wine was founded by Brad Solso & Mavis Yee; Charles McKahn is their winemaker. Solso and Yee purchased this 11-acre property in 2017; he recalls that at the time, the land was completely overgrown and they couldn't even see the driveway. A number of oak trees located on the back of the property were unhealthy, so Brad called one of his friends, a … [Read more...]
Alioto‑Tournahu Wines
Alioto‑Tournahu Wines. George and Evelyn Tournahu purchased a 10-acre property north of St. Helena in 1976. Evelyn wanted a place where the family could spend time together outside of their home in San Francisco. She was a successful realtor and a highly accomplished tennis player in and around the city, so one of the first things she did after acquiring the … [Read more...]
Terra Solis Vineyard
Terra Solis Vineyard. Terra Solis is Latin for, 'land of the sun', and was founded by Frank and Emily Bishop in 2018. Frank is originally from Boston, where he completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies before building a career in the technology industry. Early in his career, he worked on projects for Oracle, focusing on portable database systems … [Read more...]
Campbell Cellars
Campbell Cellars was founded by Tim and Carol Campbell. Both attended and graduated from UC Berkeley and met in one of the co-ed dorms. They used to visit Napa Valley while in college in the late 1970s. Tim remembers that tastings were free in those days. At the end of each visit, tasting room staff would ask if he wanted to purchase a bottle, but as a … [Read more...]
Identity Wines
Identity Wines was founded by winemaker Pablo Antonio Suarez with his first vintage in 2018. Pablo grew up around wine; his well-traveled parents always had wine on the table from various regions around the world so his appreciation for wine started early. Still he recalls, he couldn't tell the difference between Cabernet Sauvignon and other red varieties … [Read more...]
Arador Wine
Arador Wine. Roberto Alfaro was born and raised in Atacheo in Michoacan, Mexico. Michoacán is one of Mexico’s most important agricultural regions, known for its fertile soil, favorable climate, and hardworking farmers. Located in western Mexico, the state produces a wide variety of crops that contribute significantly to the country’s economy and food supply. … [Read more...]
1467 Cellars
1467 Cellars. The roots of 1467 Cellars date back to the 1950s when Juan Roldan left his hometown of Acopinalco del Peñón, in Tlaxcala Mexico, in search of greater opportunity for his family. Acopinalco del Peñón is a rural community located in the municipality of Tlaxco in the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,650 meters … [Read more...]
Narsai David Estates
Narsai David Estates was founded by Narsai David, a celebrated chef, restaurateur, wine judge, radio personality and food writer who helped shape California cuisine. Known for his refined yet approachable style, he emphasized fresh, seasonal ingredients and classical technique. Beyond the kitchen, he became a trusted voice through cookbooks and radio, … [Read more...]
Robert Mondavi Winery
Robert Mondavi Winery (acquired by Constellation Brands, Inc. in 2004, the same company that also owns 50% of Opus One) is one of Napa Valley's most iconic and visited wineries; it is located on the west side of Highway 29 in Oakville just north of Oakville Cross Road. It is one of the few wineries in the valley that draws people from around the world from a … [Read more...]
Seven Stones Winery
Seven Stones Winery (not to be confused with the Seven Stones Winery in British Columbia, Canada) was founded by Ron and Anita Wornick (Ron passed away in 2021). Ron had a passion for both the arts and sciences and winemaking satisfies both of these avocations. During college he earned extra money as a professional trumpet player. After college he joined the … [Read more...]