Wineries & Stories
Nearly fifty years ago, Lupe Maldonado was living in a small farming community in Michoacán, Mexico. After moving to California, Lupe began working in the vineyards of Napa Valley. He made a name for himself in the valley as a hard, dedicated worker and was invited to join the team at a new winery, Newton...
While Napa Valley is typically known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, there’s a hidden gem called Elkhorn Peak – the oldest and most developed vineyard in the area – producing exceptional, small batch Pinot Noir.
Most of us are familiar with Clif Bars. It may even be common knowledge that Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford started the business out of their garage. What is impressive to learn, however, is the wide-ranging lifestyle brand Clif Family has grown into, including an expanded line of healthy food products,...
Audrey and Barry Sterling founded this iconic winery in a not so iconic location at the time. In 1976 Green Valley was not only NOT an AVA, but it was rural Sonoma, a place grape growers had not really ventured yet.
Tamber Bey Vineyards originally sold grapes to wineries including Barringer, Franciscan and Domaine Chandon. The winery now produces 14 different wines out of the 22 acre Sundance Ranch in Calistoga.
“I am a strong believer in Napa Cabernet. I think it’s the best in the world.” – Winemaker and Founder Chad Angelo, Angelo Cellars
Take incredibly small productions and top notch Napa Valley fruit, and you have the award-winning wines of Angelo Cellars. A lover of wine since his college days, Chad...
Halleck Vineyard is a family owned and operated boutique wine producer focused on building community through wine. Ross and Jennifer moved to Sonoma with a goal to make world-class Pinot Noir.
The legacy of Terra Valentine's wine program is a remarkable journey for not only the winery, but for the Baxter family as well. Phil Baxter graced these vineyards and put his fingerprint on the exquisite wines from the famed Spring Mountain AVA.
Cynthia Cosco founded Passaggio Wines in 2007. Her connection to the grape goes back generations to Old World Italian winemakers. As a child, she watched her grandfather make wine in the basement and wine was a part of every meal growing up in her Italian family.
Gaderian Wines is a women-owned boutique wine producer focused on limited production wines from the best vineyards in Napa Valley.
