Gibbs

Our family started off in Napa Valley growing walnuts, dates, and a small selection of grapes in the 1950s. That’s when Dr. Lewis Gibbs Carpenter Jr., a lifelong farmer and psychologist with a history rooted in the cattle ranches of Gilroy, moved to Saint Helena and bought land on the valley floor. An agriculturalist at heart, Lewis’ expansive orchards and personal garden were a testament to his hard-working attitude and dedication to Napa Val...

Cross Creek Vineyard

In the valley created between Howell Mountain and Glass Mountain lies Cross Creek Vineyard. Originally planted in the 1870’s with fruiting trees including walnuts and prunes, it was decided by Dr. Lewis Carpenter in the mid-1960’s to begin planting wine grapes. Since then the term ‘harvest’ has become more synonymous with Cabernet Sauvignon than prunes, though three rows of the original walnut orchard remain intact and ...