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WaterMark Wine

October 25, 2013 by Dave Leave a Comment

WaterMark Wine

WaterMark Wine is a small under-the-radar boutique winery run by long time Napa Valley based vintner Phil Steinschriber and his wife Diane. For 30+ years Phil was also winemaker at Diamond Creek Vineyards, crafting some of the most coveted Cabernet Sauvignons in the Napa Valley. Phil's parents immigrated to the USA after both survived time in several … [Read more...]

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Archived Review

REASON: Shows last vintage as 2010. No longer available for tasting at Napa Wine Co (their home after they sold the physical stone winery). This review is now archived and will no longer be updated.

Flying Horse Winery

October 25, 2013 by Dave Leave a Comment

Flying Horse Winery

Flying Horse Winery Flying Horse Winery is owned and operated by the Smeding Family. The Smeding family been in the Napa Valley for four generations - always with a hand close to the earth. The grandparents of the current owners, Lettie, came to Napa in the 1920's from Scandanavia and started farming prune orchards (back when stone fruit orchards … [Read more...]

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Tierra Roja Vineyard

October 25, 2013 by Dave 1 Comment

Tierra Roja Vineyard

Tierra Roja Vineyard. Every so often on our journeys through Napa Valley we discover a gem; Tierra Roja is one of those gems both for the exceptional vineyard site, the quality of wines and the warmth, hospitality and generosity of owner and founder, Linda Neal. Linda discovered her interest in agriculture early in life; while growing up in Southern … [Read more...]

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Archived Review

REASON: Stopped producing wine commercially. This review is now archived and will no longer be updated.

Shelter Wine Company

October 25, 2013 by Dave 6 Comments

Shelter Wine Company was the label of David Stevens and a New York City wine broker. David also owns 750 Wines with his wife Monica (specializing in high end, limited production boutique wineries) located in St. Helena. David was born in North Dakota and became tired of the long dark cold winters in this state and ended up in sunny St. Helena working at one … [Read more...]

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Archived Review

REASON: This review is archived. After 15 years, decided to stop production permanently.

Rudius Wines

October 25, 2013 by Dave Leave a Comment

Rudius Wines

Rudius Wines There are the types of vintners you can't help but admire who have come to the wine industry solely on their own accord. They do not come from wine making families where you have the support structure should you want to get into the wine industry. In this case it is Jeff Ames, the founder of Rudius. Jeff is originally from Alabama and was on … [Read more...]

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Hoopes Vineyard

October 25, 2013 by Dave 4 Comments

Hoopes Vineyard

Hoopes Vineyard was founded by Spencer Hoopes (who we originally met with), with the roots of the winery a 10-acre vineyard that Spencer purchased in the Oakville appellation in 1981. This gorgeous piece of property is located off of Yount Mill Road just north of Yountville - right on the dividing line between the Oakville and Yountville sub … [Read more...]

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Archived Review

REASON: This review is now archived and will no longer be updated. Website is offline and no record of recent vintages found.

Justicia Wines

October 25, 2013 by Dave Leave a Comment

Justicia Wines

Justicia Wines was founded and is owned by proprietor and winemaker Rafael Rios. The name of this brand certainly makes sense when you realize that Rafael is a partner in Napa Valley's oldest law firm and one of his specialties is vineyard and winery related law. He initially created the Rios Wines brand (founded in 2009) which eventually transitioned into … [Read more...]

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Archived Review

REASON: Re-branded as Ottimo, no longer offers tastings. This review is now archived and will no longer be updated.

Napa Style

October 25, 2013 by Dave 2 Comments

Napa Style

Napa Style, was owned by well-known culinary chef, Michael Chiarello, maintains their flagship store in the charming historical Vintage 1870 shopping center in the heart of Yountville. This building was originally a winery called Groezingers (the faded name is found on the brick archway located above the main entrance to the store), and in a way, Napa Style … [Read more...]

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Archived Review

REASON: This review is now archived. Website has been down for more than 1 year, the tasting room has been vacated and Chiarello has sold his St. Helena property. This review is no longer being updated.

Chiarello Family Vineyards

October 25, 2013 by Dave 8 Comments

Chiarello Family Vineyards

Chiarello Family Vineyards is owned by Michael Chiarello, a culinary celebrity who lives in Napa Valley. He is the Emmy Award-winning host of the Food Network's Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello and the author of a number of cookbooks. Chiarello Family Vineyards annual total production is about 2,000 cases of small lot hand-crafted wines. All the … [Read more...]

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Burly Wine

October 25, 2013 by Dave 5 Comments

Burly Wine

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...]

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