Lots of wineries say they source grapes from the finest vineyards in [insert famous wine region here]. But in the case of Stewart Cellars, the claim is not marketing fluff. Over the past 25 years, the winery has established a reputation for producing expressive wines that reflect their Napa Valley and Sonoma County origins.
The story
Michael Stewart founded Stewart Cellars after selling the Texas-based technology company he had led for 25 years. A longtime wine enthusiast and frequent visitor to Napa Valley, Stewart knew exactly what he wanted to do for his next act: settle in California and start a family winery. Partnering with winemaker Paul Hobbs, he released his first small-lot Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir wines in 2000…