Non Nocere Wine. Non nocere literally translates to, "first, do no harm" and is derived from a version of the Hippocratic Oath. Founder and winemaker Peter Hopkins tries to apply this principle to all avenues of his business including eliminating packaging excesses (no foils and minimizing bottle weights). His wines are both vintage and data driven. And as a … [Read more...]
PROMISE Wine
PROMISE Wine is a boutique producer, founded in 2004 by proprietor Stephen McPherson. Stephen was introduced to wine early on in his life. His family was living in Paris where his father was the headmaster for the American School in Paris. Stephen's father was passionate about wine - even taking classes from Steven Spurrier the British wine expert and wine … [Read more...]
Grace Family Vineyards
Grace Family Vineyards (not to be confused with Grace Vineyards in China or Grace Wines in Japan) was our 500th visit with a Napa Valley based winery or brand and as a result was a significant personal milestone. We had researched this winery for a long time; besides the top reviews of their wine, we knew about their remarkable international humanitarian … [Read more...]
Carter Cellars
Carter Cellars, not to be confused with Carter Estate Winery and Resort in Temecula, CA, was founded in 1998 by Mark Carter, a longtime resident of Eureka, California. Today Mark divides his time between Eureka, Napa Valley and Kentucky. During harvest especially he helps oversee winemaking operations at Envy Cellars which is where Carter Cellars is … [Read more...]
GEN 7 Wines
GEN 7 Wines is deeply rooted in the fabric of California's wine industry. GEN 7 Wines was founded in 2008 producing their first vintage that year by Tim & Susanné Bacino. The name GEN 7 is in homage to their daughter Gabriella, the 7th generation of their family in the wine business. Tim's family winemaking heritage dates back to 1852 in California when his … [Read more...]
Complant Wine
Complant Wine is a father and son owned wine brand which combines the wisdom of the father's 50+ years in the wine industry with the son's younger perspective. This creative duo, Daniel Baron (the father) and Sam Baron (the son) are producing some of Napa Valley's most inspired, graceful and age worthy white and red wines. With curiosity comes passion which … [Read more...]
Del Roba Vineyard
Del Roba Vineyard was founded by Bruce and Simone (Sima) Nixon with their first vintage produced in 2019, a single vineyard designate Merlot. Bruce was raised in San Mateo where he graduated from San Mateo High School. His first introduction to wine was during high school; Bruce's friend would bring wines from his father's cellar to enjoy on the weekends … [Read more...]
Quantum Limit Vineyards
Quantum Limit Vineyards is a 69 acre property located above Wooden Valley on its southwestern border and northeast of Gordon Valley. This is rural Napa County but with an ease of access much more closely associated with Suisun Valley than Napa Valley; the property is about a 35 minute drive east of downtown Napa. The ranch is planted to 25 acres of … [Read more...]
Fluent Wine Company
Fluent Wine Company was founded by Rob Harrison with his first vintage produced in 2018. This is a rare Napa Valley producer that does not make red wines; two wines are produced each year, a Sauvignon Blanc from St. Helena and a rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon. Meeting with Rob brought back memories of our first meeting with Dan Petrowski many years ago when he … [Read more...]
Mount George Winery
Mount George Winery is owned and operated by George and Anne Ulitin; they produced their first commercial wines in 2002. Both are first generation immigrants, Anne from Yorkshire in the United Kingdom while George was born in a displaced persons camp in Austria soon after World War II ended. His father was originally from Russia and his mother is from what … [Read more...]
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