Jana Wines has been producing since 2003, crafting a mix of both Napa grown wines and wines from outside of the county. Founder Scott Harvey has been making wines since the mid 1970's; he brings decades of wine making experiences to Jana wines. Scott became intrigued with wines while in Germany as a high school exchange student. Later he worked at several … [Read more...]
Jarvis Estate Winery
Jarvis Estate Winery is located on Highway 121 on the way towards Lake Berryessa - despite a somewhat isolated feel to the properties' location, Jarvis is located only about a 15 minute drive from downtown Napa. The estate is over 1,320 acres of which only 37 are planted to vine. The winery was founded by William and Leticia Jarvis. William met Leticia in … [Read more...]
JAX Vineyards
JAX Vineyards, formerly known as Jackson Ridge has been producing wine since 1996. The name JAX is an abbreviated version of the family surname - shorter and a bit catchier. Our visit with this winery incidentally was a milestone for us, as it was the 400th Napa Valley based winery/producer we visited for the Napa Wine Project (IE, this website). Yes, we do … [Read more...]
Jericho Canyon Vineyard
Jericho Canyon Winery is located off of the narrow Old Lawley Toll Road on the flanks of Mt. St. Helena in the northern reaches of Napa Valley. The property sits in the shadow of the Palisades which are unique rock outcroppings that line the ridge for several miles. This was the only toll road in the area during the days of the nearby Quick Silver mines for … [Read more...]
Jocelyn Lonen Wines
Jocelyn Lonen Wines was originally located almost at the end of the very windy Atlas Peak Road however their property has since been sold and is now under ownership of a premium brand called Au Sommet. The owners of Jocelyn Lonen Wines originally founded their label in the mid 90's in the Santa Cruz Mountains and purchased their original Napa estate in 1997. … [Read more...]
Jones Family Vineyards
Jones Family Vineyards was founded by Rick and Sally Jones (Sally died in 2005), avid wine enthusiasts who developed a passion for drinking wine while Rick (originally from Chicago) was in graduate school at Stanford University. Rick is no relation to the other Rick Jones, the owner of Napa Valley Winery Exchange in San Francisco, formerly owned by the … [Read more...]
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Joseph Phelps Vineyards is located at 200 Taplin Road about a third of a mile in from the Silverado Trail on the east side of Napa Valley not far from the town of St. Helena. The winery was founded in 1973 by Napa wine pioneer, Joseph Phelps and in mid 2022 sold to France based Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (LVMH), a lifestyle and luxury company. LVMH's … [Read more...]
Judds Hill Winery
Judds Hill Winery is owned and operated by the Finkelstein family. The story begins with Art Finklestein, a successful architect and carpenter in Los Angeles. He began making home wine in the early 1970s and entered bottles in both the LA and Orange County Fairs - earning high praise from judges along with various awards. His first trip to Napa Valley … [Read more...]
Lagier Meredith
Lagier Meredith was founded by Dr. Carole Meredith and Steve Lagier with the first vintage of Syrah in 1998. After looking at 70 properties spread throughout the Napa Valley, Carole and Steve ultimately chose to purchase this particular site in 1986. Their initial intent was not to make wine, but rather find a property with both a house and land they could … [Read more...]
Laird Family Estate
Laird Family Estate is located just off of Highway 29 near the intersection of Oak Knoll Road. A bit of Napa trivia to get your attention: the original plans for this winery were to be used by nearby Dominus Estate. However, Dominus decided upon a totally different design and with a few modifications, Laird used their original design. No appointment is … [Read more...]
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