Winery Story

Amici

In a Napa Valley increasingly driven by marketing hype, trophy labels, and rising bottle prices, Amici Cellars opts for a calmer yet more meaningful approach. The winery’s simple plan is to source grapes from premier vineyards—including To Kalon, Morisoli, Cimarossa, Hyde, and Charles Heintz sites—and produce cellar-worthy wines full of character. This strategy focuses on quality over brand flash through carefully chosen sources, meticulous winemaking, and competitive prices.

Among Friends

Amici (“friends” in Italian) began as a modest side project in the early 1990s, when founder Jeff Hansen and a group of friends crushed a few tons of fruit for personal use. The wine was good enough to convince them to bottle it commercially. Ownership evolved over time, ultimately leading to the partnership of Bob...

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Amici Wines - Reserve and Single Vineyard

Winery Information

Region: , ,

Address: 3130 Old Lawley Toll Rd, Calistoga, CA 94515

Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only

Major Grapes: , , ,

Vineyard Size: NA

Own Winery: Yes

DTC Mailing List: Yes

Vineyard Sustainability: NA

Year Established: 1991

Owner: Bob Shepard and John Harris

Winemaker: Tony Biagi

Website: https://www.amicicellars.com/

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Published: November 2025