Our Philosophy: Making the best wine possible starts in the vineyard. For a century, these old vines have flourished in Napa Valley 's best soil, allowing each vine to develop its own unique personality. It is our commitment to nurture these gnarly old vines into the next century so they can continue to bring you incomparable wines.

Pam Simpson grew up in the downstate cornfields of Illinois where farming is still a way of life and family farms are inherited. While attending the University of Illinois, Pam became interested in politics and graduated in 1985 with a degree in Political Science and Speech Communication. She began lobbying in Illinois and continued her political career upon moving the St. Helena in 1990. Pam’s extensive political background has taken her from lobbying in Illinois to running state assembly, congressional and presidential campaigns. She was also District Director for Napa's Congressman in the 1990's.