Wineries & Stories
Tim Olson is not only an experienced winemaker, but he also gained experience while working at French cooperage Tonnellerie Nadalie in his role as Director of Enology. Tim has been perfecting his winemaking skills in Northern California for over 21 years in prestigious vineyards such as Acacia Vineyard,...
Olabisi Winemaker and Owner Ted Osborne stumbled upon the second love of his life, wine, when his wife took a job in Napa Valley. Ted began working in the vineyards and cellar at Cakebread Cellars when he realized this was his future. Throwing his entire life into the work, he began to apprentice and...
Blessed with an Italian-American heritage, Rocco Califano was exposed to winemaking at an early age. For centuries the family led an agrarian life in the region of Campania, Italy where grapes for the market also became vino della casa. Salvatore Califano came to the New World seeking opportunity for...
Monticello Vineyards, owned by the Corley family in Napa Valley, is proud to be a family owned and managed winery. Founder Jay Corley came to Napa Valley in 1969 seeking land to plant and grow an estate vineyard. Forty plus years later, sons Kevin, Chris and Stephen manage the winery. Kevin is the Winegrower...
This is the story of a Dallas waiter turned Napa Valley Winemaker. Jason Moore's passion for wine began as he waited tables in various fine dining establishments in Dallas, Texas. Pursuing that passion took a monumental leap when he and his wife sold everything and moved to California in 2002. Jason...
Founded in 1979, Michel-Schlumberger Benchland Wine Estate is an all organic wine estate. Considered by many to be one of Sonoma County’s “first-growth” estate wineries, their award winning tours and mission-styled winery have long been draws for wine country visitors. In their role as a certified “Fish...
Meander is a love affair with Cabernet Sauvignon that began in the late 80’s. With multiple 90+ point wines by Wine Enthusiast, Amy Aiken brings to every single bottle her passion for wine, valuable experience from Joseph Phelps Vineyards, motivation to make the best Cabernet the soil will provide, and...
Paul Maroon fell in love with wine country years ago, when he called on Napa Valley clients during his career in medical device sales. After forty years in sales and a growing respect for wine, Paul took a leap of faith and moved to Napa in 2000 to begin making wine.
Winemaker and Proprietor Marketta Fourmeaux has broken down barriers at every turn of her career and has the respect of the wine community to show for it. She established Marketta Winery in 2008 after founding two other wineries, one in Burgundy, France and one in Napa Valley. Originally from Finland,...
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...