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Llamas Family Wines

April 1, 2018 by Dave Leave a Comment

Llamas Family Wines

Llamas Family Wines is a partnership between winemaker Alejandro (Alex) Llamas and his Aunt and Uncle, Lola and Oscar Llamas. Their first vintage was from 2009, a small production of Syrah. The family is passionate about wine and vineyards … [Read more...]

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Mira Winery

July 16, 2017 by Dave 2 Comments

Mira Winery

Mira Winery was co-founded by long time Napa winemaker Gustavo Gonzalez and Jim "Bear" Dyke. Their story covers multiple parts of the country, but is centered on the Napa Valley. Gustavo was in Washington DC in 2005 for some wine related … [Read more...]

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Eisele Vineyard

October 25, 2013 by Dave Leave a Comment

Eisele Vineyard

Eisele Vineyard was founded as Araujo Estate in 1990 by Bart and Daphne Araujo; their first vintage was an Eisele Vineyard designate Cabernet Sauvignon from 1991. While the Araujo's were new to the valley, their vineyard was not. The … [Read more...]

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Dana Estates

October 25, 2013 by Dave 3 Comments

Dana Estates

Dana Estates (pronounced da-nuh) is located in the heart of Rutherford on benchland just above the valley floor nestled against the edge of the Mayacamas mountains. This estate is historically rich - it is home to a ghost winery (stone … [Read more...]

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Kenzo Estate

October 25, 2013 by Dave Leave a Comment

Kenzo Estate

Kenzo Estate was founded by Mr. Kenzo Tsujimoto and his wife Natsuko. Kenzo is a long time entrepreneur, born in Kashihara, Nara prefecture, Japan (about a 45-60 minute drive outside of Osaka) and businessman whose career began in 1966 when … [Read more...]

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Diamond Creek Vineyards

October 25, 2013 by Dave 1 Comment

Diamond Creek Vineyards

Diamond Creek Vineyards is one of Napa's venerable historic wineries having been founded in 1968 by Al and Boots Brounstein (both deceased). Their first commercial vintage was from 1972, although they did make a little wine at what was the … [Read more...]

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Ghost Block Estate Wines

October 25, 2013 by Dave 2 Comments

Ghost Block Estate Wines

Ghost Block Estate Wines is owned by the Hoxseys, a family with deep roots in the Napa Valley. But before their Napa story begins, it must be traced back to northern Italy - the Liguria region and near Genoa. Joseph Pelissa (born 1869) grew … [Read more...]

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Parallel Wines

October 25, 2013 by Dave Leave a Comment

Parallel Wines

Parallel Wines is the only Napa winery with a direct association between Park City, Utah and the Napa Valley. In an homage to skiing, Parallel refers to the lines first left after an initial run down ski slopes - preferably through fresh … [Read more...]

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Louis M. Martini Winery

October 25, 2013 by Dave 2 Comments

Louis M. Martini Winery

Louis M. Martini Winery was established when Louis M. Martini purchased property south of St. Helena on June 14, 1933. Louis M. Martini was born in 1887 in the Italian Riviera (Pietra Ligure) - not far from several other Napa Valley … [Read more...]

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Robert Mondavi Winery

October 25, 2013 by Dave 1 Comment

Robert Mondavi Winery

Robert Mondavi Winery (acquired by Constellation Brands, Inc. in 2004) is one of the Napa Valley's most iconic and visited wineries; it is located on the busy "wine strip" on the west side of Highway 29 in Oakville just north of the … [Read more...]

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