Fourth Leaf Wines is a joint effort between second-cousins and fourth generation winemakers, Rob Mondavi Jr. and Angelina Mondavi. Both have deep roots in the Napa wine world; Rob's grandfather was Robert Mondavi and Angelina's grandfather was Peter Mondavi. The respective sides of the Mondavi families are both well connected in Napa, and one could spend … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Angwin Estate Vineyards
Angwin Estate Vineyards was founded by Jon Larson (died early 2022) and his wife Angela Henszel with their first vintage from 2011. This tiny (approximately 2 acres) extremely rocky vineyard is located at about 2,150 feet on the slopes of Howell Mountain. This part of Napa Valley is special and an area I have always gravitated to for the views, the … [Read more...]
4 Winds Winery
4 Winds Winery (not to be confused with Four Winds Cellars in Murphys, CA) was founded by the mother-son team, Jane (passed in early 2023) and Roy Chapin; incidentally based on their name, until more recently, this was the first listing in our database of nearly 1,100 Napa producers (reference 001 Vintners). Jane purchased 109 acres in the Stags Leap … [Read more...]
Knights Bridge Winery
Knights Bridge Winery was founded by photographer and journalist Tim Carl (although Carl is no longer involved in the business). Tim brought on three individuals who became his business partners; James and Essel Bailey (brothers) and Tom Costin; today all three men and their wives are owners of Knights Bridge Winery). James is from the midwest and grew upon … [Read more...]
Lithology
Lithology (formerly known as Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate). Argentinian Alejandro Bulgheroni has been extremely successful in a number of business ventures. His father founded Bridas, an oil and gas company in 1948. Along with his brother Carlos, Alejandro successfully grew and developed the company's assets. After selling 50% of his company in 2010, … [Read more...]