Vinum Cellars was founded by two winemakers, Richard Bruno and Chris Condos who met when they were both studying at UC Davis. This is one of several Napa Valley based wineries we know of based on friendships forged during the rigors of classwork at UC Davis. Their first vintage was from 1997, 1,000 cases of a Chenin Blanc, Roussanne and Viognier blend. Their … [Read more...]
von Strasser Winery
von Strasser Winery is a small family-owned winery specializing in unique and single vineyard designated wines from Napa vineyards (all their wines are exclusively Cabernet Sauvignon based). von Strasser Winery has essentially gone through two specific periods during its history. The first was when founders Rudy and Rita von Strasser purchased property in … [Read more...]
Waterstone Winery
Waterstone Winery was founded in 2000 by two partners who have a long history in the Napa area wine business; winemakers Brent Shortridge and Philip Zorn. The parent company, Anders-Lane Artisan Wines produces both the Waterstone wines from Napa Valley as well as Mandolin, using grapes sourced from California's Central Coast. Brent has worked in a wide … [Read more...]
Wermuth Winery
Wermuth Winery, Rancho de las Flores falls completely off the Napa Valley winery scale - this is not your typical Napa Valley Winery. If you are looking for sophistication do not stop here. If you are looking for a simple, down to earth experience, a visit in which you will probably be the only one here even on busy summer weekends, and meeting face to face … [Read more...]
Whitehall Lane Winery
Whitehall Lane Winery is one of numerous family owned wineries in Napa Valley; the winery and tasting room are located on the west side of Highway 29 several minutes south of the town of St. Helena close to the only section of the highway where the train tracks cross the road. Note that the winery and tasting room are not located on nearby Whitehall Lane nor … [Read more...]
White Rock Vineyards
White Rock Vineyards is a small hidden winery typically not found on many Napa Valley winery lists or maps. Family run, their focus is about crafting limited-production, food friendly and balanced wines. Tours and tastings are offered on a limited basis for serious wine enthusiasts. Modern day White Rock Vineyards was founded by Henri and Claire … [Read more...]
William Cole Vineyards
William Cole Vineyards. Founders William (Bill) and Jane Ballentine purchased this historic property in 1999. Bill is the vineyard manager and winemaker; his family has a deeply rooted history in Napa Valley dating back to 1906 when his great grandfather on his maternal side, Libero Pocai, an immigrant from Lucca, Italy purchased 60 acres of land in Napa … [Read more...]
William Perry Winery
William Perry Winery, formerly known as William Harrison Vineyards & Winery was founded by William (Bill) Harrison; he traces his family winemaking heritage back to the early 16th century in southern Italy (he is the 12th generation family member involved in the wine business). Bill's great grandfather Guiseppi owned a winery in the Puglia region of southern … [Read more...]
William Hill Estate
William Hill Estate dates from 1978 and was founded by William (Bill) Hill. While traveling through Europe Bill became bitten by the wine bug, especially from his time spent in Burgundy. Bill moved to the San Francisco Bay area from Oklahoma to attend Stanford University and eventually moved to Napa Valley in 1974. He made his first wine in 1976 from Mt. … [Read more...]
Wing Canyon Vineyard
Wing Canyon Vineyard is owned by Bill Jenkins and Kathy Dennett and is located on the very windy Mt. Veeder Road; the winery is accessible from either Oakville Grade to the north or about a 30-minute drive from downtown Napa to the south. This small and remote winery is located at the bottom of a very steep hillside vineyard. The winery is next door to their … [Read more...]
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