This is a very interesting place to taste. They take their wine seriously, it is off the beaten path, and reservations are required. View - absolutely breathtaking! Plan to spend some time taking pictures throughout the vineyard and of the lake. This is one of the best spots to get pictures in Napa.
From the very beginning, Redmon Wines made a steadfast commitment to producing wines of the highest quality, with no shortcuts taken.
Located in St. Helena, CA, Redmon Wines is a family-owned winery with deep roots in the Napa Valley that span nearly 50 years. With over two decades of winemaking expertise, the winery’s small production wines have earned a reputation as some of the finest in the region. Visitors are warmly welcomed to explore the exceptional offerings of Redmon Wines.
The winery's small scale enables them to form genuine connections with their customers. They take great pleasure in sharing their story with newcomers and learning about the experiences that led them to Redmon Wines. Together, they build lasting friendships and expand the Redmon wine family.
Redmon Wines’ approach to winemaking involves French oak barrels, premier vineyards, and meticulous practices, ensuring that every bottle is a truly handcrafted product. Lisa Redmon, the driving force behind Redmon Wines, is originally from the close-knit community of Saint Helena, California, and her journey in the wine industry is deeply rooted in her upbringing.
In the early 1970s, Lisa’s family moved to Saint Helena and purchased the local A&W Restaurant, which they operated for 35 years. Growing up in this hardworking environment, Lisa Redmon developed a strong work ethic and dedication from an early age.
After retiring from the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1967, Norman (Bud) Robinson and his wife Helen (Dinky) Robinson acquired 78 acres in Napa Valley. Encouraged by friends and neighbors, including wine-industry pioneers Nathan Fay and Father Tom Turnbull, who recognized the site's great potential, they decided to shift their focus from horses and cattle to viticulture. In 1970, they planted the first grapes on the property, and with the establishment of the Home Winemaker's Association, Robinson Family Vineyards was born.
Over the years, Bud’s dedication to cultivating high-quality fruit for world-class wines became the foundation of the family’s legacy. When the estate was passed to their daughter Susie Robinson Jinks in 1998, along with her husband Tom Jinks, they embraced a similar lifestyle as her parents: managing the family estate full-time, dealing with the challenges of hands-on work, and overseeing the operational aspects of the vineyard and winery. Susie and Tom instilled these values in their three daughters—Carrie, Kim, and Robin—who also contribute to the winery’s operations. The hope is that someday, the next generation, including the eight grandchildren, will continue the legacy begun by Bud 50 years ago.
The Team
Tom & Susie Jinks
Susie Robinson Jinks spent her early childhood moving around due to her father Bud’s military career, living in places like Japan, Bolivia, Texas, Oklahoma, and Washington. When Bud retired to Napa Valley, Susie joined him in working the vineyard and winery. Tom Jinks, a Napa Valley native, started assisting in the vineyard during high school while dating Susie, and they married in 1971. Both Susie and Tom had successful careers—Susie in real estate and Tom as a contractor—before transitioning to full-time management of the vineyard and winery. Today, Tom serves as the winemaker, vineyard worker, cellarmaster, and resident storyteller, while Susie handles the roles of CEO, CFO, and human resources director.
Carrie Robinson Francoeur
Carrie, the eldest of Tom and Susie’s three daughters, graduated from California Polytechnic University with a degree in Agricultural Business. She manages daily office operations, including hosting tours and tastings, managing events, overseeing the RFV wine club, and assisting in harvest, winemaking, and production. Outside of the vineyard, Carrie is actively involved in her sons’ sports activities and enjoys golfing, glamping, and traveling.
Kim Jinks-Whipple and Robin Jinks-Yates
The twins, Kim and Robin, both graduated from Chico State University with degrees in Physical Education. Kim, who has two children (including the only girl among Susie and Tom’s eight grandchildren), and Robin, the mother of three boys, contribute to the winery by assisting with tastings, events, harvest, and production.
In accordance with Napa County regulations, our tours and tastings are available by appointment only.
“When I was a little kid, both my mother and father came from musical families. My father was a great flautist, composer, and conductor and my mother’s father was a wonderful Neapolitan songwriter. Her brother was a fine trumpet player in the same orchestra my father played in. He brought his friend home to dinner one occasion, and that’s how my father met my mother.”
-Francis Ford Coppola
J. Moss Wines’ goal is to produce not just good wines, but great wines from selected appellations in the Napa Valley. Their winemaking style is to produce intense, complex and elegantly balanced wines. The wines reflect the attention to detail of their portfolio, appeal to everyday wine drinkers, connoisseurs and some people call a “cult wine.” In order to ensure that J. Moss wines will always be of the highest quality, they produce limited quantities from single appellation vineyards of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Total production is approximately 250 cases annually with plans to increase production.
When B Cellars’ founder Jim Borsack first encountered his partner Duffy Keys at a fourth of July barbeque in 2002, both executives were exploring new life paths in the wine business. Over a drop of the good stuff, of course, their journeys became intertwined when they discovered that they not only shared the same tastes in wine but were also on parallel missions to acquire vineyard property. Artwork by Wine Artist Agata Zaborowski – Agata Art Gallery Gallery | Agata Art Gallery
Quixote is truly magical with astonishing architecture that is highlighted by vibrant colors and unorthodox design concepts such as no straight lines. In addition to the beautiful, grounds, the fun atmosphere and the charming hostesses, the wine was excellent! 4 stars for the architecture designed by Hundertwasser - colorful and whimsical. Lots of fine details - the wonderful wood floor in the tasting room and by all means do not miss the bathroom with a great tiled shower and tile framed mirror, even the loading dock is artful. This is a must see place. Make an appointment and don't forget your camera.
Stopped by in the Fall to do a little tasting on our way up to the hot springs. I first went to this winery about 13 years ago and was a member for years. They have excellent red wines and fun harvest parties - complete with grape stomping! It's a quaint winery away from the crowds in Napa and couple of my favorites were the 2003 Cabernet Bosche and Zinfandel.
The Cabernets were the standout, but don't miss the surprising Sauvignon Blanc. If any bottles of the 2005 Cabernet remain, it's an absolute must. The winery is off the beaten path, but well worth the trip; beautiful setting with gorgeous views from the vineyard. The wine tasting room is really elegant and is housed in their cave.
Hunnicutt is a family-owned winery in Napa Valley that specializes in producing small lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, and Chardonnay. Established in 2002 by Justin Hunnicutt Stephens, the winery reflects his extensive experience in the wine industry, which he gained through part-time jobs in his youth as well as various roles in wine production, sales, and management early in his career. Situated on a hillside in the foothills of Napa’s eastern Vaca Range, Hunnicutt boasts an 18,000-foot network of caves carved into volcanic tuff. The winery's wines are crafted by Kirk Venge, a respected winemaker and close friend of Justin, and are sourced from distinctive estate vineyards in Napa Valley and Sonoma County.
