Jessup Cellars, established in 1996 by Napa native Mark Jessup and his then-wife Pamela, has a rich history in the Napa Valley wine scene. Mark's early experience includes working at Inglenook Estate and Opus One. Initially located on Mt. Veeder, the winery moved to Yountville in 2004, becoming the first tasting room in the area. Currently, Jessup Cellars is part of the Good Life Collective, which also includes Handwritten Wines and Humanitas Wines. The winery is notable for its multi-couple ownership, with four couples involved, primarily from the medical field. Jessup Cellars is recognized for its unique "native wine," made from wild grapes sourced from local areas. Their tasting room, situated in a business park south of Napa, offers a variety of wines and distilled products, along with a strong focus on customer service, earning accolades for its hospitality. Visitors can enjoy reasonably priced wines, including Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, in a welcoming environment that hosts events like film screenings and live music sessions. The winery emphasizes a hands-on approach to winemaking, sourcing grapes from various Napa Valley locations.
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Yountville, CA, United States of America