Surh Cellars was founded by Don Surh and Gary Luchtel whose original winery name, Surh-Luchtel Cellars was a combination of their last names. By 2015 the Surh-Luchtel brand was retired, and Don began to only bottle wines under Surh Cellars. Gary is no longer involved with Surh Cellars. They were college roommates in Oakland in the 1970's which is where they … [Read more...]
Sutter Home Winery
Sutter Home Winery. The property that houses the Sutter Home tasting room and what was the old Sutter Home Winery dates back to 1874 as it relates to wine making operations. This site was originally home to the John Thomann Winery and Distillery built in 1874 - Thomann had purchased this property from one of the Napa Valley's original vineyard owners, John … [Read more...]
Swanson Vineyards
Swanson Vineyards is a premium winery but is typically under the radar of most first time visitors to the valley. Swanson was founded in 1985 by Clarke Swanson (born in Omaha) and his wife Elizabeth (born in New Orleans) although their first vintage wasn't until 1987, a Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and perhaps in setting the trend for their dessert wine … [Read more...]
Darioush Winery
Darioush Winery is a visually intriguing looking winery specializing in premium wines. It was founded in 1997 by Iranian born, Darioush Khaledi and his wife Shahpar with their first vintage released that year. The 'Persian Palace', i.e., hospitality center was not completed until 2004 and was constructed with stones imported from quarries near … [Read more...]
David Arthur Vineyards
David Arthur Vineyards is located at the end of what is probably the most scenic "driveway" on the eastern side of Napa Valley, Long Ranch Road. This ribbon of pavement rises well above the valley floor, clinging to the sides of the rugged hillsides with a tenacity rooted in a desire to reach the ridge tops offering the few visitors that ever see this part … [Read more...]
David Fulton Winery
David Fulton Winery is appropriately located at the end of Fulton Lane in the town of St. Helena - about a 10-minute walk from downtown. Part of their vineyard touches the northern fringes of St. Helena's residential neighborhoods and one can easily see homes looking across their vineyards. Visitors cross the train tracks as they drive down Fulton Winery - … [Read more...]
Del Bondio Wine Company
Del Bondio Wine Company opened their winery in 2004; the Del Bondio family originally purchased Napa land in the late 1890's and grew prunes and other agricultural products. The original land is still farmed by the family and is the source of fruit for all of their wines. Their vineyards are located in the heart of one of Napa's prime valley floor … [Read more...]
Del Dotto Vineyards
Del Dotto Vineyards has seen a remarkable amount of growth in the Napa Valley over a relatively short amount of time. This is their original winery property but not their original purchase in Napa Valley. In 1988 Dave and Yolanda Del Dotto were on vacation in Napa Valley when they spotted a vineyard for sale in Rutherford; they made an offer that same day … [Read more...]
Del Dotto Estate Winery & Caves
Del Dotto Estate Winery & Caves opened for tastings by appointment in early November 2007 and was fully open for appointment only tours on Thanksgiving Day 2007. If you think Castello di Amorosa (located near Calistoga in the north part of the valley) is impressive, then you will certainly want to visit this winery. It is just as unique but on a smaller more … [Read more...]
Delectus Winery
Delectus Winery. Not all wineries survive changes in ownership, changes in tasting rooms and ultimately the closing of their tasting room (which was vacated on December 1, 2021). Rather than maintaining any retail presence, Delectus continues producing as a wine brand selling directly to consumers through their website and also to wine club … [Read more...]
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