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...]
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...]
VGS Chateau Potelle
VGS Chateau Potelle was founded in 1983 by Jean-Noel & Marketta Fourmeaux. Today Jean-Noel is sole proprietor. Jean-Noel & Marketta came to the Napa Valley in 1980 after the famous Paris tasting of 1976; the French government wanted them to research Napa Wineries and report back on their findings. They decided against returning to France since they fell in … [Read more...]
Joseph George Wine
Joseph George Wine is one of the very few Napa producers that focuses their entire commercial production on Sauvignon Blanc. They produce one wine each year from the 2.5-acre Joseph George Vineyard near the Napa River in the Yountville appellation. Proprietor, Bert George has been involved in the wine business since age 16. His grandfather, for whom the … [Read more...]
Cross Cellars
Cross Cellars is owned by Jim and Sue Cross. Both have a life long interest in wine having each followed wine related passions in 1972 before they even knew each other. Jim started the Societé Joie du Vin, a group of wine tasting aficionados from Los Angeles who have met once a month since its inception and Susan started California Wine Tours which at the … [Read more...]
Luna Vineyards
Luna Vineyards is located just off the southern part of the Silverado Trail minutes from the northern part of the town of Napa. They are the first winery on the left hand side of the Silverado Trail as one drives north from the city of Napa. Look for the building with the tower (by the way good views of the nearby vineyards from the top of this tower) and … [Read more...]
Madrigal Family Winery
Madrigal Family Winery. In mid 2024, the physical Madrigal Winery and 10 accompanying acres (8 of which are planted to grapes) was sold to vintner, Jayson Woodbridge, the owner of other northern Napa Valley wineries including Fortunate Son (the former David Fulton property), Hundred Acre and a property on Larkmead Lane called True Romance. Woodbridge also … [Read more...]
Carneros Wine Company
Carneros Wine Company produces several brands including Mahoney, Fleur de California (first vintage 1987), Carneros Ranch and Redwood Empire wines. This wine company and related brands are owned by Francis V Mahoney and his wife Kathleen; Mahoney Vineyard's first vintage dates from 2004. However, Francis has been strongly associated with the Carneros region … [Read more...]
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