Grieve family Winery

When David and Kathleen Grieve moved from San Francisco to wine country in 2002 and purchased their dream home on 10 acres in Napa’s Lovall Valley, they knew they’d found a special spot, they just didn’t realize how special. Part of what drew David and Kathleen to their new property was the neighboring Sauvignon Blanc vineyard. At first, it was the view, but over time they developed a growing appreciation and fascination with the vines themselv...

In 2008, after several vintages spent converting to organic farming and selling grapes to prestigious Napa wineries, David and Kathleen produced their first wine, the Grieve Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc. Two years later they launched Double Eagle, a Bordeaux blend made from their own estate grapes and those sourced from select valley floor vineyards in Oakville and Mt Veeder. The Double Eagle name is a nod to David’s passion for golf. Today, wi...

Bordeaux native Philippe Melka is a self-described soil nerd, who has always been intrigued by the intricacies of the land. He originally pursued a degree in Geology at the University of Bordeaux, however a winemaking class during his final year proved pivotal. It set him on a new course that would see him become one of the world’s most coveted winemakers, honing his artistry at prestigious estates including Château Haut Brion, Petrus, Dominus,...