Hyde Wines. In 2006 long time Napa Valley grape grower Larry Hyde acquired a 25 acre piece of property on Los Carneros Ave a very short drive off of busy Highway 121, almost across from the Carneros Inn. At the time this parcel was not planted to vines; it was an old pear and apple orchard. Hyde had nearly all the remaining fruit trees removed and planted … [Read more...]

Ashes & Diamonds is conveniently located off of Highway 29 in the northern suburbs of the city of Napa. The winery is a very short drive from downtown Napa and often makes an ideal stop to either start or end your day. Nearby neighbors within walking distance, include long time restaurant Bistro Don Giovanni, a favorite stop for both locals and tourists, and … [Read more...]

Chaix Wines (pronounced like 'shex' although some in the family pronounce it like 'checks' and still others say it like 'shay') is a partnership between Kathy and her brother John Chaix. The focus of their efforts is on a historic 37 property planted to nearly 34 acres of vines - all to Cabernet Sauvignon (several different clones). The vineyard is separated … [Read more...]

Mondavi Sisters Collection includes the brands, Aloft, Dark Matter and Humble Beginnings and is owned by four Mondavi sisters, Angelina, Alycia, Riana and Giovanna. Aloft Looking up the definition for aloft one finds references to "up in, or into the air or overhead". Appropriately named, the wines are sourced from a single vineyard high on the slopes … [Read more...]

Piazza Del Dotto opened on September 1, 2017; this is the latest winery in the Del Dotto Napa Valley portfolio. The property is in the southern part of the Oakville appellation located slightly north of Yountville; it is 22 acres of which 8.5 are currently planted to Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery was built in phases; phase one included the opening of La … [Read more...]

Di Costanzo Wines was founded with the 2010 vintage by owner and winemaker Massimo Di Costanzo. Massimo grew up in an Italian household in Berkeley, California - where wine, food and conversation were blended together during meals. When Massimo went to college (U.C. Davis) he did not initially enroll with the idea of becoming a winemaker. Rather he was … [Read more...]

Angwin Estate Vineyards was founded by Jon Larson (died early 2022) and his wife Angela Henszel with their first vintage from 2011. This tiny (approximately 2 acres) extremely rocky vineyard is located at about 2,150 feet on the slopes of Howell Mountain. This part of Napa Valley is special and an area I have always gravitated to for the views, the … [Read more...]