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, their family journey began more than two decades ago with the desire to produce an experience that would stimulate the imaginations of those who tasted their wine vintage after vintage. The grapes for Lunar Ridge are grown on our small family-owned estate; the … [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...]

Calistoga Press. Proprietors Terry and Bruce Strombom grew up in Stockton, met in the 7th grade and then both attended college in southern California. Life's paths took them apart for a few years, but then they reconnected in their early 30s. They settled in Long Beach where they established careers, Terry as management in the health care industry and Bruce … [Read more...]

Becklyn Cellars. Proprietor Rick Helmig was raised in Palos Verdes, California. He played baseball at Oklahoma State and after graduating, moved to Dallas where he spent a 40-year career in finance until retiring in 2025. His introduction to wine came after graduating from college. He recalls tasting a variety of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons with friends, … [Read more...]

III Rows was founded in 2013 by Michael Casadaban, Clay Chandler and Rawleigh Fisher. All three doctors are from Louisiana and met at LSU while they were doing their residencies. All partners are serious wine collectors; Michael and his wife Holly began drinking Merlot as an alternative to beer, Rawleigh's grew up around wine as his father maintained a … [Read more...]

Avenue 8 Wine was founded by proprietor Dan Lynch with his inaugural vintage in 2018. The focus is on a single wine each year, a Napa Valley Chardonnay. Dan grew up in Lafayette, CA. His wife Karen was working on raising their 3 children; as the kids started to leave for college her question was what’s next? The answer was how about we find a B&B in a cool … [Read more...]

Hillwalker Vineyards is a tiny Mt. Veeder estate where dry farming, minimal intervention, and regenerative practices converge to produce just 150 cases annually from 4.5 acres of mountain vineyards. The winery was founded by banker and Michigan native Kevin Morrison following his purchase of 25 acres at 1,000 feet ASL on Mt. Veeder in 2017 soon after the … [Read more...]

Oakham Estate is one of Napa Valley's most distinctive family-owned properties, combining historic vineyards, regenerative farming, hospitality, art, and innovative visitor experiences on a meticulously cared for estate in St. Helena. This property was originally founded as Shadow Brook in 1984 (the first harvest) by restauranteur Emil Hoffman who purchased … [Read more...]