Aiken Wines was founded by long time Napa Valley winemaker Joel Aiken with his inaugural vintage in 2009. Joel grew up in Fresno and later nearby Clovis after his family moved to a 15-acre property in the country. The site was planted to an … [Read more...]

Angelo Cellars was founded by vintner Chad Angelo in 2005. Chad grew up in central Illinois, a part of the state he refers to as "Bud Light Country" and did not have any exposure to wine until he went to the University of Missouri (only … [Read more...]

BRYTER Estates was founded with their first vintage in 2007 by Bryan and Terin Ignozzi. Terin grew up in Chicago - is first generation American (her father was born in Italy) and was raised around home wine making. Her first introduction to … [Read more...]

Lagniappe Peak Vineyards (pronounced 'lan yap') was founded by proprietors Debb & Bob Almeida. Tragically Bob passed away in late 2017 and Debb and her daughter Erika have taken over the operations of the vineyard and brand. Bob went to … [Read more...]

Dean & Deluca, St. Helena. With 20+ years in the Napa Valley (opened in 1997), the St. Helena Dean and Deluca (old timers may remember Tripoli Market that was here before Dean & Deluca - incidentally one of nearby Sutter Home's first retail … [Read more...]

Longtable Vineyards was founded by husband-wife, Jeff Strauss & Mindy Schultheis - both of whom have enjoyed long and successful careers in Hollywood (writing and producing). After a number of years of looking for property in the Napa … [Read more...]

CRU @ The Annex opened on an auspicious date - 9/29 2016. The focus of tastings are on CRU wines from Vineyard 29 (winery based in St. Helena) as well as select Vineyard 29 wines. This tasting room is open to the public by walk-in and is … [Read more...]

Reserve Room by Mark Herold Wines is the second tasting room owned and operated by Mark Herold in the city of Napa. This private/appointment only tasting room opened in May 2016. Unlike their original location near the Oxbow Public Market … [Read more...]

Pneu Wines was founded by Scott Lewis (owner of V Wine Cellar in Yountville) and his friends Gary and Cheryl Van Brunt. Born in Limerick Ireland, Scott followed his chef and hotelier father's footsteps; Scott has worked at some of the … [Read more...]

Dylan's Ghost is a boutique producer owned by long time wine industry veteran Joseph Carr. Compared to other brands Joseph started, Josh Cellars (several million cases) and Joseph Carr Wines), Dylan's Ghost at the time of this review was … [Read more...]