Shadybrook Estate Winery. Proprietors, David & Alice Alkosser first purchased property in the Napa Valley in 2005 in Coombsville (prior to it being an approved viticultural area). Both have enjoyed fine wine for many years having furthered … [Read more...]

Markham Vineyards was founded in 1874 as Laurent Winery, named after founder Jean Laurent who immigrated to California from Bordeaux in 1852, seeking his fortunes in the gold mines of the Sierra Nevada foothills. However, he was several … [Read more...]

Lagier Meredith was founded by Dr. Carole Meredith and Steve Lagier with the first vintage of Syrah in 1998. After looking at 70 properties spread throughout the Napa Valley, Carole and Steve ultimately chose to purchase this particular … [Read more...]

Rudd Winery is a 55-acre estate located on the eastern side of the Oakville appellation (arguably the heart of some of Napa's most premium Cabernet Sauvignon). Eastern Oakville and much of nearby Pritchard Hill is composed of reddish iron … [Read more...]

Hill Family Estate is built upon strong agricultural roots. Doug Hill spent his early childhood on a farm in San Jose (back when Silicon Valley was mostly fruit orchards and other agricultural row crops). His family then moved to Healdsburg … [Read more...]

Reverie II Winery is a boutique winery originally located in the Diamond Mountain Appellation (just south of the town of Calistoga). It was founded by Norm Kiken and his late wife Evelyn Kiken. Their first vintage was in 1996. Norm's … [Read more...]

Sullivan Vineyards was founded by the late Jim Sullivan and his wife JoAnna. Jim was a graphic design artist in Los Angeles; his firm Sullivan Graphic Arts became a well known firm in the city, working with several well prominent rock bands … [Read more...]

Chimney Rock Winery was founded in 1981 by Sheldon 'Hack' and his wife Stella Wilson (both now deceased). Hack enjoyed a lengthy career as a businessman in a variety of ventures including owning and operating a number of Pepsi-Cola plants … [Read more...]