Burly Wine, founded with their first vintage in 2004 by Hank McCrorie and his Sonoma County born and raised wife Bernice. Hank had a long career at Pzifer - starting relatively low in the company and retiring as the Executive Vice President of sales after some 40 years. Hank who along with his wife have long enjoyed California Cabernet Sauvignon and northern … [Read more...]
Monticelli Brothers Winery
Monticelli Brothers Winery is owned and operated by two brothers, Massimo and Mario Monticelli - both 4th generation winemakers. Their other brother Marcus is not involved; instead, he is a chemical engineer. In Italy, towns have a "local winemaker" which was a role their grandfather Lito filled in Pistoia, a now sizable town in Tuscany, about 30 minutes … [Read more...]
W.S. Keyes Winery
W.S. Keyes Winery has a rich history that started in the 1880's on Howell Mountain. It was founded by Winfield Keyes, a renowned geologist whose background helped him choose the best terroir he could find for his vineyards. Winemaking was a part of the family; Winfield's Civil War general father was the first Commander of the Presidio in San Francisco as … [Read more...]
Toquade Wines
Toquade Wines produces a single vintage, single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc each year. This very small wine brand is owned and operated by Christine Barbe whose wine making history dates back to 1991 in her hometown of Bordeaux, France. During her time as a doctoral student at the Bordeaux Institute of Enology she worked with a number of people who were … [Read more...]
Silverado Trail Wine Studio
Silverado Trail Wine Studio is located right off the southern part of Silverado Trail (on the west side of the road). Look for the sign that says, Silverado Trail Wine Studio. This winery is owned by Premier Pacific Vineyards a "vineyard sourcing" company which was founded by William Hill - who also found the nearby William Hill Estate Winery. As of press … [Read more...]
Peter Franus Wines
Peter Franus Wines. Founder, Peter Franus has been involved in the Napa Valley wine industry since late 1979. Originally from Connecticut he moved out west to attend UC Berkeley where he earned a journalism degree in 1971. His first exposure to Napa Valley was when he was in his late teens though a friend's family, but it wasn't until later that a passion … [Read more...]
Buccella Wines
Buccella Wines was founded in 2002 by Bill Deem and his former wife Alicia; both were actively involved in the day to day operations. Part of their honeymoon was in Sonoma & Napa wine country, a part of the state that they immediately fell in love with. Living in Pennsylvania and operating a successful landscaping company at the time (New Life Landscape And … [Read more...]
Pott Wine
Pott Wine (Aaron, Claire & daughters) was started by long time Napa winemaker Aaron Pott. He and his wife Claire own several sizable and rugged pieces of land on Mt. Veeder. Their first property (76 acres) was purchased in 2004, a former prune orchard at about 1600 feet. They started with only 1/3 of an acre of vines and later planted out a total of … [Read more...]
Priest Ranch Wines
Priest Ranch Wines is located in Yountville, directly across from Hotel Villagio at the Estate, Yountville. This spacious "tasting center" blends sophistication with "ranch" ruggedness. Walk into the tasting room and be greeted by friendly hosts and a large thick oak table. This piece of wood is from their ranch in the hills of eastern Napa County. Wood from … [Read more...]
Wine Garage
Wine Garage is operated Todd Miller (founded in 2003) to serve a certain niche market in the Napa Valley. When he first visited wine country he met a winemaker who wasn't able to afford the wine that he made. Wine Garage is his solution to this problem. All their wines are priced at $25 or less (aside from their own label). Most are from small vintners in … [Read more...]
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