Gemstone Vineyard

As longtime residents of Northern California and lovers of wine, we dreamt of owning our own small vineyard in Napa Valley. Our family is honored to be the stewards of an incredible vineyard of which we pride ourselves on refining the wines that truly reflect the extremely special 25 year history of Gemstone.

We work closely with our winemaker to showcase the characteristics and stories behind each unique vineyard block, bringing them to li...

Our viticulturist, Justin Leigon, attended the University of California, Davis where he received his B.S. in viticulture and enology. Prior to his work at Gemstone, he gained experience working at ultra-premium wineries throughout Napa Valley and as far away as Australia. He has been managing Gemstone Vineyard for over 10 years and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of grape growing and vineyard development. Justin strives to produce ul...

We are fortunate to partner with winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, one of the most extraordinary talents in winemaking today. His non-interventionist approach aligns with our commitment to terroir, allowing our vineyard’s character to guide the style of our wines. Originally from South Carolina, Thomas made his way to Napa Valley in the mid-1990’s after graduating from the University of Virginia. He underwent enviable training from some of the mo...