Summit Lake Vineyards was founded by Bob and Sue Brakesman. Bob attended UC Berkely to study mechanical engineering and later earned his degree from San Jose State University. Bob purchased their property on Howell Mountain in 1971 (there were some old pre-prohibition vines growing on site at that time, but the property was really over run and even the old … [Read more...]
Surh Cellars
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 bottle wines only under Surh Cellars. Gary is no longer involved with Surh Cellars. They were college roommates in Oakland in the 1970s 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...]
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 Napa Valley
Del Dotto Napa Valley has seen a remarkable amount of growth in Napa Valley over a relatively short amount of time. This is their original winery property (known as the Historic Del Dotto Winery & Caves) 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 … [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. Those who are impressed by the visual appeal of Castello di Amorosa located near Calistoga in the north part of the valley, will certainly want to visit this winery. It is just as unique but on a … [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...]
Diamond Terrace
2008 was their final vintage. Archiving this review now. Diamond Terrace has been producing high quality low production 100% Cabernet since 1999. Their vineyards are in the well-known Diamond Mountain and Howell Mountain areas of northern Napa Valley. The vineyards are entirely hillside grown. The winery is private and closed to the public. The owners Hal … [Read more...]
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