J. Moss Wines is a boutique winery located in Napa Valley, founded by James Moss in 2001, following his initial foray into home winemaking. With a background in wine wholesaling and experience at various wineries, including Benziger and Cakebread, James has developed a strong winemaking expertise, aided by his wife Janet, who holds a winemaking degree and previously worked at Domaine Carneros. Their son Westley also contributes to the winery when available. The winery specializes in premium, handcrafted red wines, particularly single vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, known for their rich fruit flavors and balanced profiles. J. Moss Wines emphasizes terroir consistency by sourcing grapes from the same vineyards over time. The winemaking process includes small batch fermentation and aging in unfiltered conditions to enhance color and flavor. While primarily focused on red wines, J. Moss has also produced a limited selection of white wines, including a Chardonnay and a Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery offers a personalized tasting experience, and its limited production Merlot is exclusively available to wine club members. Overall, J. Moss Wines provides a unique and intimate wine tasting experience in Napa Valley.
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Napa, CA, United States of America