FAUST, not to be confused with Faust Wine Cellar in the Buda Castle in Budapest Hungary (which we have also personally visited several times) was founded by long time Chilean born vintners Agustin Huneeus and his wife Valeria. Agustin has spent his entire career in the wine industry with connections to various wine growing regions that span the globe. In the … [Read more...]
Fleury Estate Winery
Fleury Estate Winery sees serious wine enthusiasts and collectors by appointment only. This small family owned winery is located mere minutes from the often very busy "wine strip" off of Highway 29, a section of Napa Valley between approximately Yountville and St. Helena which houses some of the larger and most historic wineries. There are no signs … [Read more...]
Flora Springs, The Room
NOTE: since the sale of Flora Springs Winery (but not The Room, tasting room) we have archived this review and updated our primary review of Flora Springs Winery. Flora Springs The Room is one of the few wineries up valley (not in one of the towns) that operates a tasting room in part of a shopping center. This is certainly one of the most unique … [Read more...]
Foliex a Deux
Folie à Deux dates from 1981 and used to be located just north of St. Helena, but after it was purchased by the Trinchero Family in 2004 (also owners of Sutter Home), it was moved into the Napa Cellars winery. Foliex a Deux in French means "shared fantasies" - which if you keep in mind when trying their wine, adds a subtle exotic sensual feel to the tasting … [Read more...]
Ru Vango
Ru Vango Winery is formerly known as Kieu Hoang Winery; the name and branding changes were made in early 2022. The name Ru Vango is perhaps a play on words with Ru referring to 'rue' in French as meaning road and Vango possibly referring to the artist Van Gogh, a place where art and wine intersect. Since 2021, Ru Vango Winery is owned by Garden Grove … [Read more...]
Corra Wines
Corra Wines are made by veteran Napa winemaker Celia Welch. She has been making wine in Napa for over 30 years and currently is the winemaker for several boutique premium Napa based producers. She has also made the wine for both Scarecrow and Keever Vineyards since their respective first vintages. Born and raised in Medford, Oregon - her introduction to … [Read more...]
Franciscan Estate
Franciscan Estate was located on the east side of St. Helena Highway just north of the Rutherford Cross Road until closing in October 2017 and reopening in late 2018 as the home for The Prisoner Wine Co. It is rather remarkable how such an established winery went from having their own physical winery and tasting room, to closing the physical property, to … [Read more...]
Frank Family Vineyards
Frank Family Vineyards is located on sleepy Larkmead Lane, one of several crossroads in the northern part of the valley connecting Highway 128 to the Silverado Trail. The winery property features a rich history; the original stone winery was founded in 1884 by S.P. Connor as Larkmead Winery and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. … [Read more...]
Cardinale Estate
Cardinale Estate is located on site of one of the older wineries in Oakville (Robert Pepi, founded 1981) and is located a short drive off of Highway 29 just north of Yountville. The hospitality center and winery are perched on top of a small natural hill. Robert Pepi winery used to specialize in Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Chardonnay. Robert L Pepi's … [Read more...]
Carrefour Vineyards
Carrefour Vineyards is owned and operated by Greg & Marilyn Nitz who founded the winery with the purchase of 18 acres not far from the Silverado Country club just north of the town of Napa. No this winery does not use their last name, rather Carrefour in French means "crossroads" or "meeting place" which is their idea of what wine should be part of - a … [Read more...]
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