Work Vineyard formerly owned a 5 acre vineyard site located north of the town of Calistoga. It was first planted to Sauvignon Blanc in 1976; the original founders of Work Vineyard, Karen and Henry Work produced their first commercial vintage in 1984. In addition to producing a Sauvignon Blanc from the property, the Works also sold grapes to Duckhorn and … [Read more...]

Tobias Vineyards. Combining the rich winemaking heritage of two families, Tobias Vineyards is a partnership between Toby and Dawn Pauli Forman. Both grew up around vineyards - Dawn in the Potter Valley in eastern Mendocino County where her family has been farming, growing grapes and winemaking for 5 generations. Her family owns and operates Yokayo Wine … [Read more...]

KrisTodd Vineyards was founded by Kristine and Tod Ratfield. For many years Tod has run a successful law practice in Walnut Creek (San Francisco Bay Area) focusing on business, real estate and entertainment law. It was through his law practice that he met Kris. Before they began KrisTodd Vineyards, they would often visit Napa Valley and over time began to … [Read more...]

Longfellow Wines. The story of this brand dates back decades when Longfellow Wine founders Craig Whitney and Mark Smith met as children growing up across the street from each other in the small neighborhood of Longfellow, Columbia - Maryland. Longfellow is one of three neighborhoods in Harper's Choice, which is one of ten villages in Columbia. This small but … [Read more...]

Bevan Cellars was founded by Russell Bevan and his then wife, Victoria De Crescenzo in 2005. In late 2025 Glencoe, Illinois based Middleton Partners acquired De Crescenzo's stake in the company; today they, Russell and his wife Heidi are owners of Bevan Cellars. Russell’s personality is considerable; he is a straight shooter, a doer, someone who thinks … [Read more...]

Hunter Glenn Estate was founded by 4th generation Napa Valley family, the brother and sister team of Caroline and Jeffrey Shifflett, Jr., and their mother Ellen. Patriarch Wade Shifflet Sr., and his wife Mary Elizabeth purchased this land at the end of Darms Lane from the Darms family in 1942. This 120-acre property is located within a short drive south west … [Read more...]

Yount Ridge Cellars. The original property associated with Yount Ridge Cellars is located in the southern part of the Oakville appellation bordering Highway 29. This is a coveted vineyard neighborhood; the property is situated next to Cardinale, across from Far Niente and near the Morlet Family owned and prized Coeur de Vallée Vineyard. The winery is named … [Read more...]