 The Jarvis winemaking facility is totally contained within 45,000 square feet of cave tunneled into the scenic Vacas Mountains four miles east of the town of Napa. It is not only a visual masterpiece, but a technical masterpiece as well. The underlying principle behind the Jarvis cave construction is that a parabolic shaped tunnel is inherently stable, so the cave tunnels and chambers are in the shape of a true parabola. Throughout the cave’s design and fixtures you will find many arches, subtly echoing its parabolic structure. With the help of Jim Gangwer and other artisans, the cast bronze doors, brass wall sconces, arched alcoves, and fiber optic chandeliers add to the mystique and beauty of the cave. William Jarvis has designed and created a unique cave winery which functions to produce ultra-premium wine, but which in form alone creates an incredibly beautiful atmosphere in which to enjoy the very wine it produces.
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Artesa is Napa's newest, most exciting winery. Our architecturally-acclaimed facility opened as Codorniu Napa in 1991, dedicated solely to méthode champenoise sparkling wine production. But in 1997, with the arrival of a world-class winemaker and a $10 million conversion, the winery shifted focus dramatically. Artesa was born with the inaugural release of ultra-premium still wines in September 1999.
Located on the grounds of a historic equestrian center, Black Stallion Winery is the latest addition to the distinguished collection of wineries in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. Each of the varietals we produce is handcrafted and carefully blended from small vineyard lots. Each lot is fermented and aged separately in our cellar until just prior to bottling when we carefully blend these lots together to achieve wines of balance with layers of complex flavors. Black Stallion wines are produced in limited quantities and are sold exclusively at the winery or through our website, ensuring that each bottle always comes directly from our cellar.
Darioush Napa Valley invites you to join us for a private tasting of several of the world’s finest small-production artisan cheeses paired with a selection of Darioush’s meticulously-crafted estate-based wines. Fine Wines, Artisan Cheeses is a truly unique, ninety-minute tour and tasting experience offered daily in the winery’s luxurious Barrel Chai. This is your chance to savor hard-to-find cheeses crafted by small family farms in California, Vermont and beyond, served with Darioush limited release, special release and library wines you won’t have the opportunity to taste anywhere else. Advance reservations are essential for this one-of-a-kind culinary experience.
ess Collection Winery is founded with a respect and care of the land through sustainable agricultural practices. Our vineyards and those that work it form our core. Forty years in the making, the art collection reflects Donald Hess’ belief in the power of human expression and art's ability to move and influence our views and actions. Through a blending of Hess’ passions for wine and art, our company proudly embraces creative expression and the enrichment of life in all our endeavors. Join us in the barrel cellar of our beautiful and historic 1903 stone winery to taste older vintages of our Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and our newest top-tier wine, The Lion. This intimate experience is limited to 8 people per tasting so you can have ample time to enjoy the wines and ask questions of our knowledgeable staff.
Ancien Wines are made by Ken and Teresa Bernards. Their combined experience is moving into its 3rd decade, having made acclaimed wines for other producers prior to focusing on their own label, Ancien. They possess a passion for the Burgundian varietals, Pinot noir and Chardonnay, with an emphasis on capturing the essence of terroir. Ken continues to expand his range of experience as a consulting winemaker for wineries in California and in Chile.
The Ackerman’s Napa story started with their wedding in April 1989 when they were married at Auberge du Soliel in Rutherford. As they looked out over the beautiful, romantic vineyard countryside, they vowed that, someday, they would live in the Napa Valley. That day came in 1994 when Bob was looking to purchase a horse for Lauren, an avid rider. It just so happened that the horse he found was located on a beautiful 16-acre vineyard property in the eastern hills of Napa that was also for sale. Karma being what it is, the Ackerman’s bought the house and vineyard and were given the horse as part of the deal – their new life in the Napa Valley became a reality. 
