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Producer Spotlight: Acumen

Atlas Peak, Napa Valley Acumen estate was founded on Napa Valley’s Atlas Peak by Eric Yuan with the help of founding winemaker Denis Malbec. Eric then brought in well-known winemaker Phillip Titus and renowned viticulturist Michael Wolf. Today the team produces a small portfolio of estate grown wines focused on Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc….

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Producer Spotlight: Coup de Foudre, Napa Valley

Calistoga, Napa Valley John Schwartz met the woman who is now his wife at a gathering in the French Alps when he loudly yelled “FEU” (fire!) to clear the room and catch her attention. He more than caught her attention: They eventually married and subsequently named their winery Coup de Foudre which roughly translates as…

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Producer Spotlight: Buoncristiani Family Winery, Napa Valley

Get to know the family behind Buoncristiani Family Winery Winemaking at Buoncristiani Family Winery is most definitely a family affair. Brothers Nate, Jay, and Matt Buoncristiani were born and raised in Napa and started making wine as a hobby in their parents’ garage. Once they started winning awards at local wine competitions, they decided to…