Unwritten Wines was founded by several partners in 2014, brought together and inspired by early stage venture capitalist, and San Francisco Bay Area native, Matt Murphy. Matt's grandfather immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island in the 1930s before moving west to San Francisco where he settled in the early 1940s. Matt recalls making wine with … [Read more...]
Pym-Rae, Tesseron Estate
Pym-Rae, Tesseron Estate. In January 2016 the Tesseron family (Alfred and his two nieces, Mélanie and Philippine), from France, purchased actor Robin Williams estate at the end of Wall Road on Mt Veeder. Williams had named the property in Italian, Villa Sorriso, meaning the villa of smiles. Alfred trained with oenologist Emile Peynaud at the University of … [Read more...]
Julien Fayard Wines
Julien Fayard Wines. Julien was born in Saint-Étienne in France; he has a well-rounded and diverse background in wine making. His father grew grapes, and their family has been involved in the wine business in France for several generations. Julien made his first wine at age 16 and continued his education by working in Provence, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux … [Read more...]
Aileron Estates
Aileron Estates. Inspiration comes in many forms. Proprietor Shannon O'Shaughnessy became severely ill and had a brush with death when she was only 38 years old; fortunately, she has since recovered but while later reflecting on the seriousness of the situation, she became inspired to get her pilots license and ultimately did so. However, this wasn't her … [Read more...]
Sleeping Giant Winery
Sleeping Giant Winery is the name of the physical winery and also the name of one of four brands produced by Chris Dearden which also includes Little Giant, Iron Series and Argus. Dearden Vineyard is the name of the vineyard that surrounds the winery. Calling Chris Dearden a winemaker is certainly very true and he has left his mark making wine for a number … [Read more...]
Vangone Estate
Vangone Estate. Arguably one of the more intriguing vineyard sites in all of Napa Valley; we first laid eyes on this special spot from the ridgeline on the trail above Rector Reservoir, looking east. The vineyard layout is on two very rocky plateaus (one lower and one upper) at the base of Haystack Mountain (elevation, 1,672 feet). Haystack is not the … [Read more...]
Old Acre Winery
Old Acre Wines. Former tennis pro turned tour manager for True Temper Sports, Simon Wilson spent 10 years touring with the PGA including numerous travels around the world to various tournaments with significant time spent in airplanes (we know the feeling). During his time working for True Temper Sports, a Memphis, TN based but a global company that … [Read more...]
Wing & Barrel Ranch
This prestigious hunting, fishing and culinary ranch is located in neighboring Sonoma County (easily seen from and bordering the north side of Highway 37). Co-founders, the Sutso family have generationally owned and overseen hunting operations in this part of Sonoma County, initially as Black Point Sports Club dating back to 1964 (which sold in 2013). … [Read more...]
Montgomery Vineyard
Montgomery Vineyard. Proprietors Bob and Val Montgomery were visiting friends in San Francisco in the late 1970s when these friends suggested they make a visit up to the Napa Valley. That was their first visit; then later Bob and Valerie returned to the valley on their own and in 1978 they spotted a 'for sale by owner' sign in the far northern reaches of the … [Read more...]
Labry Wines
Labry Wines. Labry is pronounced La-bree. Standing slightly elevated looking over a sea of vines, one quickly has a sense of this place and its viticulture history. Merely 4.2 acres, this tiny part of the extended and coveted vineyard patchwork in southern Rutherford finds its pedigree not only in its prime terroir but also through its iconic neighbors. … [Read more...]
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