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...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Napa Valley
Address: 3130 Old Lawley Toll Rd, Calistoga, CA 94515
Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only
Major Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
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/
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: November 2025