MaCo Vineyards is a partnership between Jesus Maciel and Roberto Corona. Both were raised in Guadalajara, the capital city of state of Jalisco and were childhood friends. The name MaCo comes from combining the first two letters of each of their last names. Jesus still lives in Mexico and Roberto moved to Napa Valley in 1980. In 2009 both men formed a … [Read more...]
Matt Morris Wines
Matt Morris Wines. We first met Matt on Dunaweal Lane, one of Calistoga's most historic viticulture neighborhoods. The site was Tofanelli Vineyard, one of the properties providing the grapes for his Charbono. It was on this property that we first met proprietor Vince Tofanelli many years ago on the side of his vineyard next to the road where he poured us his … [Read more...]
Lanthanide Wines
Lanthanide Wines was founded by Diane Wu and Philippe Venghiattis with their inaugural vintage in 2018. While the focus of their production is on Napa Valley grown Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon, they do produce several other bottlings including of Marsanne, Viognier, Tempranillo and Aglianico. Diane is the winemaker for Lanthanide; it is clear that she … [Read more...]
Morisoli Vineyard
Morisoli Vineyard. The Morisoli family is deeply rooted in Rutherford. Fifth generation, Chris Morisoli's great great grandfather Rocco Morisoli immigrated to the U.S. from the small town of Monte Carasso in what is now southern Switzerland in 1883. Monte Carasso is located about an hour and 15 minute drive from the airport in Milan and is in the Bellinzona … [Read more...]
Migliavacca Wine Company
Migliavacca Wine Company. The Migliavacca (the 'g' is silent) family winemaking heritage is deeply rooted in the historical fabric of the city of Napa. For some 50+ years from 1866 through to the start of Prohibition, Migliavacca Wine Co was a formidable presence. Founder Giacomo Migliavacca became the city's first self-made millionaire, at one point was the … [Read more...]
Kongsgaard Wine
Kongsgaard Wine - A cave shrouded in silence is perhaps the ultimate studious environment to work within an underground winery. A cave with classical music playing quickly changes the atmosphere and ties the science of winemaking into the art of winemaking. Judging by John Kongsgaard's large collection of CDs in the wine cave - his work here is seldom done … [Read more...]