Spelletich Family Wine Company

Spelletich Family Wine Company is a Rutherford-based producer sourcing from old-vine vineyards across Napa to create bold, concentrated reds that honor California's heritage vine plantings. Founded in 2001 by Dave Spelletich, who also runs a custom crush facility that supports numerous other small producers, the label focuses on old-vine Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Cabernet from mature vineyard sources that produce fruit of unusual depth and complexity.

The winery sources from heritage vineyards across Napa Valley, selecting old-vine parcels that deliver the concentration and character that only mature root systems can provide. Dave Spelletich's experience running a custom crush facility gives him relationships with growers across the valley, and his knowledge of which old-vine sites produce the most distinctive fruit informs every sourcing decision.

Dave Spelletich produces wines that celebrate the power of old vines without apology. The Zinfandel is spicy and concentrated, the Petite Sirah is dark and bold, and the Cabernet shows the depth of flavor that mature vines naturally provide. The wines are generously built and designed for immediate enjoyment, though the best vintages reward several years of aging.

Tastings are available in Rutherford, with the old-vine focus providing an educational dimension. The $45 fee includes a portfolio that showcases California's heritage vineyards.

Spelletich matters as both a producer and an incubator, creating wines from heritage vineyards while simultaneously supporting dozens of other small producers through his custom crush operation. The dual role makes him one of the most important behind-the-scenes figures in Napa Valley's small-production wine community.