Bouchaine Vineyards, which was established in 1981 by Gerret and Tatiana Copeland is located in the Los Carneros district of Napa Valley. Bouchaine practices... … [Read more...]
Van Der Heyden : California Wine with Tony
April 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Family-run Van Der Heyden Vineyards is located in the Stags Leap District along the Silverado Trail. Van Der Heyden shipped its first wine in 1984 and opened... … [Read more...]
Tom Eddy : California Wine with Tony
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Owner and winemaker Tom Eddy started Tom Eddy Wines in 1989. Tom worked in several large and small wineries in California as a winemaker after studying enolo... … [Read more...]
Ancien : California Wine with Tony
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Ancien Wines, which started in 1992 with a two-ton harvest of Pinot Noir, is located in Napa Valleys Coombsville area. Anciens founder, Ken Bernards, is know... … [Read more...]
Chateau Montelena : California Wine with Tony
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The history of Chateau Montelena, situated in Calistoga, Napa, began when San Francisco entrepreneur Alfred Tubbs, purchased approximately 250 acres of land ... … [Read more...]
Dominari : California Wine with Tony
August 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
Jurgen and Marie Schutz started growing grapes in 1992 in the Atlas Peak Mountains of Napa for Dominari, which means superior in Latin. The vineyards are located 500 meters above sea level and all the grapes are hand harvested. The Schutzs strive to create the highest quality wine by keeping grape production down to two tons per acre. Marie met with me in their wine tasting room, the newest in Napa, before it was opened to the public. … [Read more...]
Truchard : California Wine with Tony
August 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Situated in the Carneros Region of Napa Valley, Truchard Vineyards was founded by Tony and Jo Ann Truchard in 1974. The vineyards, which were originally 20 acres, were expanded to 400 acres, and 70% of the grapes produced in the vineyards are now shipped to other wineries. … [Read more...]
Hendry : California Wine with Tony
July 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hendry Ranch & Vineyards started when George Whiting Hendry and his wife Margaret purchased land in Southwest Oak Knoll in 1939. Hendry has the vineyards divided into 50 blocks, and grows different grapes on each block to create wine that reflects subtle differences in soil and temperature. … [Read more...]
Vine Cliff : California Wine with Tony
July 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The history of Vine Cliff Winery, located in the Oakville District, Napa, goes back to 1871. But, the original winery closed in the first half of the 20th century. When Charles and his wife, Nell Sweeney, purchased the land in 1985 and reopened the winery, the tunnels and the masonry foundation were all that remained of the building. Their oldest son, Rob, joined the winery in 1990 and a new building was completed in 1995. In 1999, a 15000 sq. foot cave cellar was completed. Today, Vine Cliff cultivates grapes on 25 of its 102 mountainside acres and produces traditional handcrafted wines. … [Read more...]
Judd’s Hill : California Wine with Tony
July 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Judd's Hill is a small family owned 14-acre hillside vineyard, located on the Silverado Trail in the eastern hills of Napa Valley. After their success at Whitehall Lane Winery in the 1980's, Art and Bunnie Finkelstein sold the winery which was producing over 30000 cases a year, to focus on their passion of creating small lots of premium handcrafted wines. Judd's Hill produces no more than 3000 cases annually, allowing them to enjoy a hands-on approach to every aspect of wine production. Since 1992, they have been making the finest in handcrafted and custom wines allowing grape growers and wine enthusiasts to have their own wine made for them. … [Read more...]
