Carte Blanche Wine was founded and is owned by Nicholas Allen. Nicholas's interest in wine grew during college at the University of Denver. He remembers building a small cellar at his first house in Washington Park and simultaneously nurturing an interest in food including hosting dinner parties. He was the 'resident cork dork' as he puts it. The first … [Read more...]
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Localism Wines
Localism Wines was founded in 2010 by two winemakers Ryan Knoth and Landon Donely. Landon is no longer involved and today Ryan and his wife Nicole oversee the operations of their tiny brand. Localism is tribute to a lifestyle centered around the connections and the network that Ryan and Nicole have made locally in Napa Valley ranging from vineyard sites, … [Read more...]
Shed Creek Cellars
Shed Creek Cellars. William and Barbara Morgan purchased property in the southeast corner of Napa County in 1977 - at the time they lived in the San Francisco Bay area and were looking for a more rural getaway (both William and Barbara currently live on the property). William spotted an advertisement for this property in the classified section of the Contra … [Read more...]