B True Wines is a thoughtful and exciting wine brand founded by proprietor Bill True in 2018 with his inaugural wine, a Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon. Bill was a collector first, starting in the 1990s, focusing on California and French wines. Early on, he followed individual winemakers, such as Mia Klein, Dalia Viader and Philippe Melka, during a period when … [Read more...]

Matthew Dempsey Wines, founded by its namesake Matthew Dempsey, started producing wine in Napa valley in 2016, but started making wine in his early 20s in Michigan in 2012 from both Napa and Sonoma vineyards. For four years, grapes were harvested in Napa Valley and Sonoma, destemmed, put in food grade drums and flash frozen using an industrial freezer from a … [Read more...]

Sphaerics Wine. Exciting wines lead to intrigue and curiosity about a brand. Take for instance, Sphaerics. A lesson in patience, husband and wife, Brian Ball and Laura Jones made a commitment among themselves that they would only start a wine project if they were given access to an incredible vineyard. After 10 years of patiently waiting, building both … [Read more...]

Baker Canyon is purposefully and thoughtfully built by proprietor Basil Enan and his wife Robin. Their focus is long term and generational. They entered the wine business in their late 30s, at an age where they have the time to develop something meaningful. And their children will develop 'roots in Napa Valley, building a connection to their land. Basil … [Read more...]

Peirson Meyer Wine was founded by Robbie Meyer, winemaker and Alan Peirson, a ceramicist and sculptor. Peirson was the first employee hired at Peter Michael Winery and for 20 years was an integral part of their development as estate manager, including being involved in development f their vineyards. Some of his sculpture are on the grounds of Peter Michael … [Read more...]

Scale Wine Groupwas started by Master Sommelier Desmond (Des) Echavarrie in 2016, initially operating out of his house in Napa. Previously he was a sommelier in Las Vegas for 7 years and then sommelier at the French Laundry. In 2012, while working at the French Laundry, he passed his Master Sommelier examination. He worked for Realm Cellars in their early … [Read more...]

17 Poets Wine was founded by Todd Newman, a consummate story teller and philosopher. He was born and raised in Minot, North Dakota and later moved to Eugene, Oregon to attend the University of Oregon. While living in Eugene he made a road trip to Napa Valley for a three day visit, a short break from the brew pub he was working at. Working at this pub had … [Read more...]

Cana Ranch Wines was founded by proprietors Tyler and Kelly Mullman. Tyler was raised in Kansas and now lives in Houston, but as a child he had a strong connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. He lived here when he was very young and later spent summers visiting his father in the region. He and Kelly spent their first anniversary in Napa Valley in 2014 … [Read more...]

Lunar Ridge is a boutique wine brand based in Coombsville and was founded by Ray and Theresa Joske with their first vintage produced in 2006. Both Ray and Theresa were born and raised in California; they met in high school but she and her family moved to the east coast at the end of his senior year. They lost touch for several years; at age 24 Ray was … [Read more...]

ADDAX Wines. The first vintage of ADDAX was in 2009, only a several barrel production. Several individuals have been associated with this brand since its inception including Josh Peeples (no longer involved), Russell Bevan, their current winemaker and the owner, Brian Kearney. The focus of ADDAX has historically been on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet … [Read more...]