This is Dr. Richard Peterson's first book - and you wonder why it took him so long to write a book - until you finish it. Then you will understand perfectly. Throughout his career he has done everything but sit idle. If one grows up with a connection and appreciation of the land, one keeps that throughout his entire life. Dick's upbringing was during the … [Read more...]
The Wine Thief
The Wine Thief is a multi-vintner tasting room located on the corner of First and McKinstry Streets across from the Oxbow Public Market just east of downtown Napa. This is a partnership between two individuals: Andrew Renda (former Director of Sales at the nearby Vintner's Collective) and Garrett Ahnfeldt, proprietor of G Wine Cellars. This tasting room … [Read more...]
Perliss Estate Vineyards
Perliss Estate Vineyards. For twenty-five years the Perliss Family has owned 13 acres in the far northern reaches of the Napa Valley. A few more miles north and you reach the Sonoma County line on your way to Knights Valley. For many years this was Proprietor Herbert Perliss's weekend retreat from the San Francisco Bay Area - a place to get away from the … [Read more...]
Pink Girl Wines
Pink Girl Wines was founded by Tina Carpenter (first vintage dates from 2006). The focus of these wines is highly unusual for Napa - entirely on a rosé wine. Tina grew up around wine to some extent in Chicago - her father was in the restaurant and catering business. Tina met her husband, now Napa winemaker Chris Carpenter when both were living in Chicago. … [Read more...]
Spoto Wines
Spoto Wines was founded with the release of their 2004 vintage. Proprietor Stuart Spoto did not start making wine then - rather he has been helping his father Henry make home wine since the early 1990s from Napa Valley. In terms of wine in the U.S., the family story begins when Stuart's grandfather Enrico Rodolfo Spoto, Sr., emigrated to the United States in … [Read more...]
AJ Pearce Wines
AJ Pearce Wines is a partnership between Jarred Pearce and Andrew James Renda, two individuals who followed their respective passions and interest in learning more about wine to Napa Valley. The name AJ Pearce comes from the first initials of Andrew's first and middle names combined with Jerrod's last name. Andrew was introduced to wine while working in … [Read more...]
Brian Arden Winery
Brian Arden Winery opened in early May 2015 and sold to its neighbor, Aubert Wines in early 2025 and as a result, also permanently closed their tasting room. The brand may continue virtually. The winery was located within the southern city limits of Calistoga in the northern part of the Napa Valley, sharing the first part of the same driveway as their … [Read more...]
Honrama Cellars
Honrama Cellars is a boutique producer, initially they focused on two varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc but have since expanded their wine portfolio to offer additional selections. The wines are produced by winemaker Juan Puentes with the business operations overseen by his wife Miriam. Their story begins in Mexico. Miriam was born in … [Read more...]
Vörös Cellars
Vörös Cellars. After living in the Napa Valley for 25 years, founder of Vörös Cellars Patsy Pope, Jr. has been gripped by the wine bug in a big way. This interest and passion for educating herself about wine came later in her life. As she says, "I am now doing what comes naturally for so many vintners in the Napa Valley". Farming, however is not a new … [Read more...]
The Wine Foundry
The Wine Foundry. With the struggles of one company comes opportunity for others. Founder and visionary of The Wine Foundry Philip Von Burg has made a career of "rescuing" and working with under-performing, distressed or bankrupt companies. In 2012 his own company, Castlegate Capital Advisers acquired the assets of Crushpad (a one-time prominent winery that … [Read more...]
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