Participating Wineries

Benessere Vineyards brings the magic of Italy to Napa Valley. This small, family-owned boutique winery specializes in Italian varietals grown in the ideal soil of Napa Valley. "Benessere," meaning "well-being" or "living the good life," reflects their dedication to producing exceptional Italian wines and passion for providing warm, welcoming hospitality.

Colagrossi Wines, founded by Craig Colagrossi in 2009, is a micro-winery in Windsor, California. Celebrating 16 years in 2024, Craig’s Italian heritage influences his smooth, food-friendly wines. Embracing an informal tasting experience, Colagrossi Wines offers unique varietals like Sangiovese and Barbera, reflecting Craig's passion and entrepreneurial spirit.

DANIEL Wines focuses on authentic Italian wines, rooted in family, soil, and culture. Founded by Dan Fitzgerald and his father Chris, it includes Dan’s wife, Barbara, and Chris’s wife, Honore. They produce small lots of exceptional wines from extraordinary vineyards, aiming to remain small to maintain their passion for winemaking.

A single glass of Sagrantino in 1999 inspired DaVero Farms and Winery to embrace a new future. DaVero is a certified biodynamic family farm producing high-quality wines, olive oils, and other estate products. This small group of passionate farmers works in balance with nature, farming biodynamically and producing natural wines from over 14 Italian varietals.

Emmitt-Scorsone Wines celebrates the partnership and journey of two friends sourcing from small, family-owned vineyards to produce wines handmade with passion and authenticity. The Domenica Amato collection honors founder Michael Scorsone's Italian heritage, featuring Italian varietals crafted to be enjoyed with food.

Giornata began in 2005 with Nebbiolo and now produces wines from over a dozen Italian grape varieties, including Aglianico, Barbera, Falanghina, Fiano, Montepulciano, and Sangiovese in Paso Robles. Their low-intervention winemaking strives for purity and balance, reflecting the variety, soil, and vintage. They started a pastificio called Etto in 2017.

The Graziano Family, rooted in Italian heritage, has crafted wines since 1918 in Mendocino County. Their four-generation tradition blends Old World techniques with California flair. Today, Greg Graziano and his daughter, Alexandra, a UC Davis Viticulture and Enology graduate, carry on these family traditions.

Idlewild Wines crafts Piedmontese-inspired wines from Northern California's rugged hills, aiming for balance and beauty. Founded by winemaker Sam Bilbro, Idlewild shares its expertise with Comunità, created by David Drummond to celebrate community and the Californian spirit. Both brands produce delicious wines honoring tradition and connection.

Imagery Estate Winery in Glen Ellen, California, crafts rare wines from uncommon varietals and unique vineyards. Dedicated to experimentation, they spotlight varietals often lost in blends. Wines like Aleatico, Barbera, and Sangiovese broaden horizons for aspiring winos and connoisseurs. The winery delightfully pairs art and wine with an on-site gallery.

Jupiter Wine Co. is more than just wine; it's about community and minimal intervention wines. They focus on true economic sustainability for agricultural and hospitality workers. Supporting Jupiter Wine Co. means enjoying natural wines while 100% of profits support affordable housing solutions for the communities involved in its creation.

Kokomo Winery, established in 2004 by Erik Miller, is nestled in Dry Creek Valley's Timber Crest Farms. Producing terroir-driven wines from Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander Valleys, Kokomo partners with grower Randy Peters. Renowned for quality, Kokomo has earned 90+ ratings and numerous awards across their varietals from Sonoma County's best vineyards.

Marine Layer Wines is the dream of Baron Ziegler. Partnering with winemaker Rob Fischer from Banshee Wines, they created a Sonoma Coast brand. Sourced from the best vineyards, their artisanal approach crafts elegant, approachable wines. The name honors the foggy Pacific coastline, producing grapes with nuanced flavors, bright acidity, and balance.

Massican produces timeless, vibrant, Mediterranean-style white wines in Napa Valley, California. Using 10 grape varieties from 13 North Coast vineyards, farmed sustainably or organically, Massican emphasizes minimal intervention winemaking. Their wines are fresh, bright, and light on the palate, with no added sugars and limited sulfites.

Winemaker Fabiano Ramaci is the only winemaker in California crafting Amarone-style wine. Using the ancient Appassimento method, grapes are dried for 120 days before fermentation. This technique blends old-world tradition with new-world innovation. Fabiano’s passion for wine stems from his family’s iconic San Francisco restaurant, La Traviata.

With a focus on tradition and family, relationships are at the heart of Muscardini Cellars. Proprietor Michael Muscardini cultivates strong ties with vineyard growers, ensuring exceptional fruit each year. His passion for Old World varietals goes beyond crafting Sangiovese, Barbera, and Super Tuscans, embodying la dolce vita spirit from his Italian sojourns.

Orsi Family Vineyards honors their Italian roots by cultivating eleven Italian grape varieties on their Dry Creek Valley estate. With over 30 years of legacy across five ranches in the Russian River and Dry Creek Valleys, this family-owned winery offers a warm, approachable wine-tasting experience that celebrates tradition and togetherness.

For nearly a century, the Pedroncelli family has crafted exceptional wines in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley. Since 1927, their dedication and prime location remain unchanged. Surviving Prohibition, expanding in the 1960s, and now 70% woman-owned, they continue to produce high-quality wines with tradition, excellence, and a family-run commitment.

In 2002, Jane Portalupi and Tim Borges founded Portalupi Wine to create a unique portfolio honoring their Italian heritage. Collaborating with multi-generation Italian growers, they source some of California's finest fruit. Portalupi offers small production wines, focusing on the art of translating land and heritage into a distinctive glass of wine.

Preston Farm and Winery is a family-operated, organic property in Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Valley. Over 45 years, it has evolved to include vineyards, vegetables, fruit, olive trees, grain, and livestock. The estate winery features a tasting room and farm store, offering olive oil, sourdough, pickles, produce, and wines.

Reeve Wines, founded by Noah and Kelly Dorrance, is driven by the pursuit of perfection, sourcing the best vineyards and practicing exceptional winemaking. Each bottle reflects a unique expression of its vineyard, grower, and vintage. Located in Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, the 55-acre estate offers a tasting room, villa, and stunning views.

Robert Biale Vineyards is a revered standard of heritage vineyards in Napa Valley. From inception, Biale's founders have cherished the tradition of historic old vines (some dating to the 1880s!) and prize the small quantity of concentrated, intense fruit they produce. Diligent farming, expressive terroir, and superb elegance are the winery’s hallmarks.

Ruth Lewandowski Wines, founded in 2012 by winemaker Evan Lewandowski, embodies honest heartfelt wines made naturally. Sourcing from heritage vineyards in Mendocino, the focus is on organic and regenerative farming with low intervention. The wines offer a genuine, honest, and unfussy tasting experience off the Healdsburg plaza.

Ryme Cellars, founded by Ryan and Megan Glaab, is a unique winemaking collaboration born from their love for each other and for wine. Having worked at renowned wineries like Pax and Sine Qua Non, they started with Aglianico and expanded to Vermentino and Ribolla Gialla. Ryme focuses on honest, expressive wines that reflect their varietal and terroir.

The Saini family, 5th generation Sonoma County grape growers, has farmed Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys for over 100 years. Founded in 1917 by Michele Saini, their legacy includes Saini Vineyards, launched in 2008. Known for quality and deep land connection, the family continues its legacy of farming, right here in Healdsburg.

Sassoferrato was established by wine industry insiders passionate about artisan winemaking. Winemaker Matt Smith champions limited-production wines. Inspired by art and wine, Matt's selections are showcased at the Paul Mahder Gallery, offering a tasting experience celebrating true craftsmanship.

At Seghesio Family Vineyards, family is paramount. Established in 1895 by an Italian immigrant couple, the vineyard has thrived for five generations. Emphasizing Italian heritage, humility, community, Seghesio Family Vineyards welcomes all to their table, continuing a legacy of exceptional winemaking.

Tansy is a female-founded and led winery focusing on Italian varietals grown in Northern California vineyards. They source from sustainable, organically farmed sites, producing wines that reflect the land and climate. Tansy’s wines tell the story of community, responsible farming practices, and sitting around a table. Italian-inspired, California-grown.

Trentadue Winery honors its Italian heritage and historic roots in Alexander Valley by crafting exceptional, estate-focused wines. As a beloved family-owned winery, Trentadue elevates everyday celebrations, creating memorable experiences with each bottle and delivering high value and quality in every sip.

UNTI Vineyards, a small family-owned winery in Dry Creek Valley, specializes in Mediterranean-style wines. Established in 1997, Unti uses traditional, artisan winemaking methods to craft wines with a distinct sense of place. With 60 acres of vineyards, the winery is dedicated to producing high-quality wines that reflect their unique terroir.

Dry Creek Valley in northern Sonoma County, California, is a premium wine region with over 150 winegrowers and 70 wineries. Known for its diverse soils, elevations, and climates, it produces excellent wines from various grapes. Mounts Family Winery and Quivira Vineyards represent Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley at the Grand Tasting.