Winery Story
Vida Valiente
Few new Napa Valley estates arrive with as clear a mission or as personal a story as Vida Valiente. Created by Hayes and Susana Drumwright with winemaker Sam Kaplan and his wife, Nancy, the project started as a friendship and shared ambition. It has developed into something much more: a vineyard born from challenges, a philanthropic effort supporting first-generation college students, and a wine brand that directly connects Napa luxury with a larger social purpose.
Live Bravely
In 2017, Hayes and Susana acquired a modest farmhouse and several acres of plantable ground off Crystal Springs Road in St. Helena. The parcel sits on the foothills of Glass Mountain, where the prized Cortina soils—cobbled rock and sand with effortless drainage—have long been considered among Napa Valley’s most coveted terroirs for Cabernet Sauvignon. Under...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Napa Valley
Address: 407 Crystal Springs Road, St. Helena, CA 94574
Open for Tastings: No
Major Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Size: 4 acres
Own Winery: No
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 2021
Owner: Susana & Hayes Drumwright
Winemaker: Sam Kaplan
Website: https://vidavalientewinery.com/wine/
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: November 2025