Shadybrook Estate Winery

Shadybrook Estate Winery

Nestled in a private valley within the eastern hills of the Coombsville AVA of Napa Valley, Shadybrook Estate stands as a testament to the artistry of winemaking. The estate’s sun-drenched Rapp Ranch Vineyards are where rows of vines burst with leaves cradling...
J.H. Wheeler Wines

J.H. Wheeler Wines

Founded in 1870 and owned by the Wheeler family until 2006, Wheeler Farms was a productive agricultural site, growing fruits, walnuts, and wine grapes, establishing the region as an agrarian Eden. Farmer and winegrower John Hoffman Wheeler was also one of Napa’s...
The Vineyards of Carneros Tasting

The Vineyards of Carneros Tasting

The cool-climate Carneros region, where Napa and Sonoma meet, has been Frank Family Vineyards’ second home since acquiring their 67-acre Lewis Vineyard in 2000. Lewis Vineyard, along with some of the region’s top grape growers like Andy Beckstoffer and the Sangiacomo...
Howell Mountain

Howell Mountain

Atop the fog line draped over Napa Valley, the Howell Mountain AVA commands attention on the northern frontier of the Vaca Range around the town of Angwin. Spanning elevations from 1,400 to 2,200 feet, its rugged topography and volcanic soils epitomize terroir-driven...
Red Thread Wines

Red Thread Wines

In 2013, Brian and Gretchen Brakesman embarked on creating Red Thread Wines in Napa Valley’s famed Howell Mountain. It was to be an independent endeavor, separate from Brian’s family wine estate, Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery. The first vintage of Howell Mountain...