Myriad Cellars was founded by winemaker Mike Smith with his first vintage released in 2005; today the brand is operated by both Mike and his wife Leah. The name "myriad" has its origins in Greece and one of its translations means "innumerable" which can directly equate to wine making based on the "innumerable" aspects it takes to create a great bottle of … [Read more...]
Forman Vineyard
Forman Vineyard was started by long time and well respected Napa Valley vintner Ric Forman in 1983; his first vintage was a 1983 Cabernet Sauvignon which when released was priced at $29.99. Ric grew up in Oakland and later studied at UC Davis in the late 1960s and was part of the era at Davis that produced top local winemakers including Justin Meyer at … [Read more...]
Elan Vineyards
Elan Vineyards, not to be confused with Elan Vineyard in Balnarring, Victoria Australia is run by the husband wife team of Patrick and Linda Elliot-Smith with supporting help at times from their children, Monique and Nicolas. In French, élan refers to someone doing something in an energetic and confident manner - someone who is enthusiast and or having a … [Read more...]
Rowland Cellars
Rowland Cellars was founded by Gerald (Gerry) Rowland (who we met with for this review) and his wife Linda; his first vintage dates from 1991. Gerry doesn't own vineyards or a winery but oversees the wine from vineyard to bottle to consumer. Rather than just purchasing grapes from growers, he manages the vineyards he sources fruit from, makes the wine, as … [Read more...]
Sciandri Family Vineyards
Sciandri Family Vineyards (pronounced "she-andri") is one Coombsville's 'hidden' gems, located at the edge of rolling hills bordering the 850 acre wilderness Skyline Park. Their property is located only about a 10–12-minute drive from the city of Napa but feels far removed from any urban environment. This small family-owned vineyard (22 acres total) is … [Read more...]
Uncorked at Oxbow
Uncorked at Oxbow is conveniently located in Napa's Oxbow district - a short ride or walk from downtown crossing over the Napa River. As the name indicates there is a geographical association with the Oxbow Market; Uncorked is located almost across the street from this market and just down the street from the former COPIA property - now owned and operated by … [Read more...]
Dancing Hares Vineyard
Dancing Hares Vineyard During what was probably the best artisan tasting event of 2009 in the Napa Valley (Atelier tasting at ACME Wine Shop in St. Helena) - we were able to taste some of the top wines coming out of the valley with a number of the valley's most well regarded winemakers present. During this event while sampling the various wines, rather than … [Read more...]
Haber Family Vineyards
Haber Family Vineyards was founded by Ron Haber and his wife and business partner Sue-Marie. We initially met Ron and Sue-Marie at their first ever California tasting in mid 2009 at the Taste of Howell Mountain at Charles Krug Winery where they were pouring a barrel sample of their estate Cabernet Sauvignon. And we have followed up with additional tastings … [Read more...]
York Creek Vineyards
York Creek Vineyards (named after the creek of the same name on the property) is owned by successful entrepreneur Fritz Maytag, whose family is synonymous with the Maytag home appliance corporation (no longer owners) and Maytag Dairy Farms. In addition their family developed and currently produces the famous Maytag Blue Cheese. York Creek Vineyards is one of … [Read more...]
Delgadillo Cellars
Delgadillo Cellars is owned by the father son team, Ignacio Sr. and Ignacio Jr (who we originally met with). Their partnership is ideal as Ignacio Sr. handles all the vineyard management duties as well as winemaking and Ignacio Jr. handles the marking and business side of the operations. Ignacio Sr. first came to Napa Valley in 1972 from Jalisco Mexico at … [Read more...]
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