Brian Arden Winery opened in early May 2015. The winery is located just within the southern city limits of Calistoga in the northern part of the Napa Valley, sharing the same driveway as Aubert. The Four Seasons Resort is conveniently located across the highway and opened in late 2021. Brian Arden was founded by Arden "Burt" Harlan, his son Brian Harlan and … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
Honrama Cellars
Honrama Cellars is a boutique producer, initially they focused on two varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc but have since expanded their wine portfolio to offer additional selections. The wines are produced by winemaker Juan Puentes with the business operations overseen by his wife Miriam. Their story begins in Mexico. The Ramirez-Mata … [Read more...]
Vörös Cellars
Vörös Cellars. After living in the Napa Valley for 25 years, founder of Vörös Cellars Patsy Pope, Jr. has been gripped by the wine bug in a big way. This interest and passion for educating herself about wine came later in her life. As she says, "I am now doing what comes naturally for so many vintners in the Napa Valley". Farming, however is not a new … [Read more...]
The Wine Foundry
The Wine Foundry. With the struggles of one company comes opportunity for others. Founder and visionary of The Wine Foundry Philip Von Burg has made a career of "rescuing" and working with under-performing, distressed or bankrupt companies. In 2012 his own company, Castlegate Capital Advisers acquired the assets of Crushpad (a one-time prominent winery that … [Read more...]
Pulido-Walker
Pulido-Walker was created by husband-wife Mark Pulido and Donna Walker. Mark's family originally immigrated from Spain and were pharmacists. Mark also graduated with a degree in pharmacy from the University of Arizona and later became President and CEO of McKesson Corporation and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation USA. Donna also comes from a … [Read more...]