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The Vines of St. Helena: Ballard Vineyard and Lüscher-Ballard Wine

Originally published in the St. Helena Star When was your winery founded? And why did you choose to be in the Spring Mountain District American Viticultural Area (AVA)? In 1981 Carroll and Christina Ballard took up residence in Napa Valley, Carroll coming from Los Angeles and Christina from Switzerland. Both

The Vines of St. Helena: Rebecca Peacock Fogg of Peacock Family Vineyard

Originally published in the St. Helena Star When was your winery founded? “My parents, Chris and Betsy Peacock, built their home on the vineyard property. They sold their fruit to Barnett for several years in the ’90s. Once my Dad realized that he was sitting on some amazing vines, he

The Vines of St. Helena: Fantesca Estate & Winery

Originally published in the St. Helena Star When was your winery founded?  “Fantesca Estate & Winery was founded by Susan and Duane Hoff. After successful careers in the corporate world, the college sweethearts decided to slow things down and raise their family in Napa Valley. They took the leap and

The Vines of St. Helena: Fernando Frias of Frias Family Vineyard

Originally published in the St. Helena Star When was your winery founded?  “Founded in 1977.” Why did you choose to be in the Spring Mountain District American Viticultural Area (AVA)? “The wines and the availability of real estate at the time.” Who is owner? Who is winemaker? Who is vineyard

The Vines of St. Helena: Joanne Goldstein of Fe Wines

Originally published in the St. Helena Star When was your winery founded?  “We purchased our property in 2012. The previous owner assembled adjacent parcels to create the current 17 acres. There was no vineyard planted but there was an approved Erosion Control Plan to plant 5 acres, which we completed

The Vines of St. Helena: Lokoya

Originally published in the St. Helena Star When was your winery founded? Who is the owner? “Lokoya was founded in 1995. We are owned by the Jackson Family.” Why did you choose to be in the Spring Mountain District American Viticultural Area (AVA)? “Lokoya’s four mountain AVA wines were made

Event: Premiere Napa Valley Spring Mountain District AVA Tasting

Taste current releases and library selections Enjoy a variety of passed canapés from Charlie’s Napa Valley Friday, February 23, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. At Spring Mountain Vineyard 2805 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena, CA 94574 Meet these members of the Spring Mountain District AVA: Barnett Vineyards Fantesca Estate & Winery

The Vines of St. Helena: Kristine Aadland of Titanium Winery

Originally published in the St. Helena Star When was your winery founded? “The property for Titanium Winery was purchased in August of 2022. We love the rich history that this property has dating all the way back to Olga Beringer in the 1930s.” Why did you choose to be in

The Vines of St. Helena: Pam Bergman of Bergman Family Vineyards

Originally published in the St. Helena Star When was your winery founded? “We purchased the property in 2013, and it is known by locals as the old ‘Heinemann Mountain Vineyard’ property from the 1970s. It was originally developed by Florentine Kellogg in the 1890s when he was given a large

The Vines of St. Helena: Stony Hill Vineyard

Originally published in the St. Helena Star When was your winery founded? “Property acquired in 1943. First vintage was 1952.” Why did you choose to be in the Spring Mountain District American Viticultural Area (AVA)? “The McCreas had a friend who knew the property was for sale. They were in