Winemaker Bio
Meet our Winemaker, John Gibson.
John Gibson
John Gibson is one of the most known winemakers in the Napa Valley. His legendary reputation has been built over 30 years of distinguished winemaking for some of the Valley's best known wineries, and family owned vineyards.
John came to the Napa Valley in 1981 after graduating from the University of California at Davis with a degree in Enology. His list of clients have included Chappellet Winery, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, and Vine Cliff Wineries.
Concluding that the best wines came from the best vineyards, John started his own winemaking consulting business specializing in the production of vineyard designated varietals. His clients have included Alpha Wolf Vineyards, Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards, Beckstoffer Vineyards, Frazier Winery, Laraine Winery, Rockledge Vineyards, and Snowden Vineyards. And his latest client now includes Makana Cellars!
Our Winemaker, John Gibson
During his time making wine, he was most inspired by the time spent in vineyards and wines produced in small quantities and hand crafted from grape to glass. It is these practices that have given John the international recognition for making exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay. You can read more about his private label, Salexis Wines at http://salexiswines.com/