Kenefick Ranch

OWNER

Tom, Caitlin, Chris Kenefick

WINE MAKER

Kent Jarman

Kenefick Ranch

The 250-acre ranch is tucked into the foothills of the craggy Palisades Mountains and neighbours the iconic and historic Eisele Vineyard, now owned by Château Latour’s François Pinault. The vineyard was established in the late 1970s by Dr. Tom Kenefick, who was a practicing neurosurgeon in San Francisco at the time. Now retired, he lives on the ranch and is still very hands-on with his son Chris and daughter Caitlin running the business. For the time being, wines are made by Kent Jarman at a nearby winery, although the family have applied for a permit to build their own facility. The winery produces four red wines, each characterized by a fine silky texture with great finesse.

Appellation
Napa Valley
Production
3000 cases per year
Soil
NA
Climate
Dry and hot
Foundation Founded: 2002
Land Size: 50
Age of Vines: 50
Agriculture: Fish friendly farming and certified green
Grape Variety
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Producer's Wines:
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