Band of Brothers, Ignoring Dad's Advice and Instead Using His Hobby as Inspiration, Handcrafts Serious Artisan Wines
The four Buoncristiani brothers practically cut their teeth on wine.
As children, Matt, Jay, Aaron and Nate collected grapes in buckets and stomped them with their feet, in essence serving the role of assistant winemakers for their father's garage-based winemaking hobby.
Despite their father's desire that they not become winemakers, the boys couldn't get winemaking out of their blood. In 1995, the Napa natives with strong Italian roots resurrected garage operations and crafted their first wine, and a mere four years later they were producing commercially.
The Buoncristianis are very hands on, and their philosophy is quality not quantity. The winery truly is a family endeavor, with the brothers handling every aspect of crafting their wines, beginning in the vineyards and ending with label design.
As with many artisan wineries, their quest for excellence begins in the vineyards, carefully selecting the vineyard blocks, using precise viticultural practices and encouraging controlled stress to yield concentrated and balanced flavors in the grapes. Buoncristiani wines, as many world-renowned critics have confirmed, consistently offer unparalleled complexity while preserving varietal character.
Sometimes, not listening to Dad pays off.
Napa Valley, California
Produces 3,500 cases annually
Rosato, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Dolcetto, Syrah, OPC Proprietary Red Blend, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon "Cream" label, The Core Cabernet Sauvignon "Black" label
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Winemaker Jay Buoncristiani
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Only 344 cases produced. 94 points Wine Spectator.
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90+ point Wine
