Somnium Wine

Somnium Wine is NASCAR and IndyCar champion Danica Patrick's Napa Valley wine label, with Thomas Rivers Brown lending his celebrated winemaking talent to a celebrity project that has proven to be more serious and more personal than the typical famous-name-on-a-bottle exercise. Founded in 2015, the label takes its name from the Latin word for "dream," reflecting Patrick's lifelong passion for wine that predated her racing fame. Brown's involvement ensures that the winemaking matches the ambition, producing Cabernet from top Oakville sources.

The winery sources Cabernet Sauvignon from premium Oakville vineyard sites, with Brown selecting fruit that reflects his characteristically polished, concentrated style. The Oakville sourcing places Somnium in the same terroir category as the valley's most celebrated producers, and Brown's track record with Oakville fruit ensures that the quality justifies the premium positioning.

Thomas Rivers Brown produces a Cabernet that is rich, structured, and characteristic of his best Oakville work. The wine is dark and concentrated, with the firm tannins and earthy complexity that premium Oakville fruit naturally provides. A proprietary red blend offers a slightly more accessible alternative. The wines have earned strong critical reviews that separate them from the celebrity-wine mediocrity that typically defines the category.

Tastings are available by appointment, with the experience combining Danica Patrick's personal story with the Oakville terroir and Brown's winemaking. The $100 fee reflects the premium positioning.

Somnium demonstrates that a celebrity wine label can transcend its famous origins when the celebrity's passion is genuine and the winemaker is world-class. Danica Patrick's involvement goes beyond name licensing, and Thomas Rivers Brown's craftsmanship ensures that the wine stands on its own merits.