Gamling & McDuck. Fifteen years ago it probably would have been difficult to focus on any sort of plan entailing a move to the Napa Valley by Gamling & McDuck founders Adam McClary and Gabrielle Shaffer. Furthermore it would have been a … [Read more...]
Larkin Wines
Larkin Wines. From a small town in Scotland to the world famous Napa Valley, Sean's path from his homeland to making wine is anything but a normal story. Born and raised in Inverkeithing (about a 30 minute drive from Edinburgh, a town … [Read more...]
Night Wines
Night Wines was founded by winemaker Scott Mangelson and Heidi Tucker - both met through their respective jobs in management, consulting and high tech. Wine making is a craft that one can learn by doing if one is endowed with the right … [Read more...]
Checkerboard Vineyards
Checkerboard Vineyards. It is rare to locate a Napa Valley property under one ownership that spans from the valley floor to the top of the mountains. Checkerboard Vineyards encompasses some 300 acres just south of Calistoga touching the … [Read more...]
Somnium Wine
Somnium Wine was founded by long time race-car driver and wine enthusiast Danica Patrick. Her career has in part been about breaking racing barriers for women. Her win in the 2008 Indy Japan 300 is still the only win by a woman in a IndyCar … [Read more...]
Gratus Vineyards
GRATUS Vineyards was founded by Thomas and Victoria Wargovich. Thomas is originally from Pennsylvania and Victoria is from Virginia; both met on a blind date through Victoria's sister who worked in Thomas' medical office. Each has left … [Read more...]
Leaf & Vine Winery
Leaf & Vine was founded in 2010 by father son, Tim and Rick Keith. The family grew up in Salem Oregon but for many years had a family connection to the Napa Valley; Tim's grandfather, Edward Keith owned the Bar 49 Ranch in Chiles Valley and … [Read more...]
Rebel Vintners
Rebel Vintners opened their tasting room in the heart of downtown Napa in early May 2018. This prime space is located on the corner of Coombs and 1st Street within easy walking distance of two 1st Street anchor hotels, Andaz and the Archer … [Read more...]
Memento Mori Wine
Memento Mori was founded through a stong friendship between Hayes Drumwright, Adriel Lares & Adam Craun. Hayes and Adrial met while in high school when living in Alvin, Texas. Hayes attended Boston University where he met Adam as freshman … [Read more...]
Roy Piper Wines
Roy Piper Wines. Roy grew up in Orange County (spending time in Yorba Linda and Newport Beach) and graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in psychology. After college he went into finance and worked for American Funds. During his … [Read more...]