Comments for The Napa Wine Project

Comment on Bardessono Vineyards by Luigi Bonacini

Luigi Bonacini — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:32:55 +0000

I’ll be sharing with my buddies your 1985 (yes, 1985) Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon. I just taste tested it and it’s remarkable. Absolutely no evidence of maderization. Acid/tannins/alcohol all balanced. Still some fruit present although the “grassiness” is only a shadow its original self. I can send you a photo of the bottle if you give me an email address or number to text.

Comment on Vida Valiente Winery by Daniel Puder

Daniel Puder — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:38:19 +0000

Please add me to your mailing list.

Comment on Don Chalo Cellars by Sara

Sara — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:56:17 +0000

Hola mijos soy su tía Tere hermana de su papá
Me da mucho gusto que estén superándose saludos a todos. Los quiere su tía Tere
Que homenaje a su papá tan especial

Comment on Freemark Abbey Winery by Lee Marlin Schneider

Lee Marlin Schneider — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:45:46 +0000

In reply to Dave. . Could it be that many of Josephine's (nee Marlin) families are buried in the San Lorenzo Cemetery (and also in Mt Eden).

Comment on Pope Valley Winery by Dave

Dave — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:50:04 +0000

Susan – thank you for catching that. His heritage is definitely Italian. Just fixed.

Comment on Pope Valley Winery by Susan Eakle

Susan Eakle — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:41:43 +0000

Just a correction on the info about Litto Damonte, mentioned in the article for his connection to Lee Eakle in building the Valley Market. Litto was from Italy, not Spain.

https://spacesarchives.org/explore/search-the-online-collection/littos-place-hub-cap-ranch/

Comment on Aspire Wine by Joseph Post

Joseph Post — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:24:03 +0000

In way of an introduction my name is Joseph Jude Thaddeus Paul Post, senior.
I’m the youngest member of a 5th generation American winemaking family.
I’m familiar with most all aspects of both the enology & viticulture industry in the USA and somewhat in 4 other wine producing continents…
Among my length list of job descriptions I was a professional salesman and proclaimed Arkansas Wine Ambassador to over 500 commercial wineries in some 38 states.
I have some very special people that I’m currently helping with their aspirations to become the best winemakers in the lower 48 states… please give me a call when you’re time permits.
Cheers & Pax Christi Vobiscum
from Altus, Arkansas, USA
Joseph J.T.P. Post
Wine Ambassador
4551 Wine Country
Altus, AR 72821
Text me at: 479-264-2999
Email me at: josephjtpost@gmail.com
Call me at: 479-390-8123
My nickel at: 1-800-AR.juice
Thank you in advance – pax

Comment on Dave’s Wines, The Club Launches! by DC WINE & SPIRITS

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Comment on Dalla Valle Vineyards by Dave

Dave — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:55:22 +0000

Speaking of Grasing’s, now that Narsai David Estates is producing again and we are working on a long profile of them, this restaurant is now on our radar. We will try to swing by later this week or coming weekend.

Comment on El Molino Winery by Dave

Dave — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:49:13 +0000

Yes, El Molino hosts a limited number of visitors. Please reach out to Lily directly.

Comment on El Molino Winery by Abby Wilson

Abby Wilson — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:07:33 +0000

Please let me know if it is possible to visit the El Molino Winery to purchase the 2022 Chardonnay wine. I was fortunate to have a glass at Auberge today and would like to buy it for our home wine cellar. Thank you.
Abby Wilson

Comment on Paloma Vineyard by Caston Richards

Caston Richards — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:30:30 +0000

In reply to Larry Gravina.

Hi Larry,

This is a long overdue response, but we had no idea this was even here. Like Dave, I hope you got your wine. I’ll try giving you a call to confirm.

Cheers,
Caston Richards
3rd Generation at Paloma Vineyard

Comment on Shibumi Knoll Vineyards by TRHartwig

TRHartwig — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:04:02 +0000

Chuck McMinn is the second owner of Vineyard 29 not the founder

Comment on Reid Family Vineyards by Dave

Dave — Fri, 22 May 2026 03:20:42 +0000

I miss my time in Georgia and Armenia 🙂

Comment on Villa Ragazzi by Dave

Dave — Fri, 15 May 2026 21:27:58 +0000

In reply to Michaela K Rodeno.

Michaela – accepting updates when I see you Monday 🙂

Comment on Villa Ragazzi by Michaela K Rodeno

Michaela K Rodeno — Fri, 15 May 2026 21:25:53 +0000

In reply to Jim Ruxin.

15 May 2026
Hello Jim, I was just re-reading Dave’s writeup on Villa Ragazzi (I need to provide a few updates!) and discovered your message from 2017. If you’re still interested after all these years in visiting Villa Ragazzi, I’d be delighted to welcome you the next time you’re in Napa Valley. We’re currently in the incredibly good 2023 vintage of Sangiovese (and Cabernet) from our home vineyard in Oakville.
Thanks,
Michaela
http://www.villaragazzi.wine
mrodeno@me.com
707-486-3184

Comment on Cuvaison Estate Wines by Michael Guthrie

Michael Guthrie — Tue, 05 May 2026 23:55:34 +0000

Hello:we are looking for any drawings from the original Cuvaison Winery near Calistoga at 4550 Silverado Trail. We are rebuilding from 2020 Fires and Napa County requires documents of previous Floor Plans before it burned down. Any help greatly appreciated even if it is just lead we can persue.

Comment on Miner Family Winery by Sayros Yadgar

Sayros Yadgar — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:12:35 +0000

Hi Miner family winery fellows!
I am one of the organizers of the very first Assyrian Wine festival in Armenia near Azerbaijan and Iraq (Assyria!)
I am not at all in wine business but just a community organizer in the Assyrian communities. We are holding the very first Assyrian International Convention and the first place will be Armenia near Yerevan where there are few Assyrian villages. The time will be Aug 25th to 30th 2026. We are trying to help out local Assyrian wineries in Iraq, Georgia and Armenia. Since you are probably the most recognized winery carrying a part of Assyrian heritage with your name, I was wondering you can help promote this even by just participating in it. Maybe few bottles of wine which I can purchase myself and take there but wanted to see if you would allow your wines be presented there. We may have a competition or not and you may choose to allow your wine be part of it or not. this is just to make it more interesting. Of course those wineries mostly are in natural winemaking business and would not be exactly same category but just wanted to see what your thoughts are on that.

Comment on Marilyn Merlot by Eric C.

Eric C. — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:47:49 +0000

In reply to Michael.

I have many years of Marilyn Merlot & a set of the first 5 Cabernet in the ltd. Marilyn wood wine box, if you’re still interested and looking. Thanks
steaminclean@gmail.com

Comment on Spoto Wines by thomas spoto

thomas spoto — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:35:09 +0000

i would like to buy some wine godfather red