Housley Napa Valley was founded in 2011 but their roots go much deeper into Napa Valley. Art Housley moved to Napa in 1969 and raised his family here; he is 5th generation from the San Francisco Bay Area. Wanting to get away from the south bay and its impending urban sprawl, he chose Napa as a less crowded more rural environment for his family. Working for … [Read more...]
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Courtesan Wines
Courtesan Wines. For founder and owner Bridget Raymond, producing her own wines is deeply rooted in her own upbringing. Growing up in the Oakville/Rutherford part of the Napa Valley her family home was surrounded by vineyards, her family grew grapes, and she fondly recalls her childhood playing among the vines, grape fights in the vineyards with her brother … [Read more...]
1881 Napa
1881 Napa is a wine brand and also refers to the 1881 Napa Valley Wine History Museum located next to the Oakville Grocery. This historic building also houses the Oakville Wine Merchant which offers a selection of over 60 wines from Napa Valley producers including select 1881 Napa wines. The Oakville Wine Merchant and museum are located next door to the … [Read more...]