Mark Herold Wines

With the birth of HEROLD WINES Mark needed a mascot that portrayed both himself and his wines. Something unexpected, unconventional and out of the box; anything less wouldn't communicate the spirit of the brand. Over drinks and a brainstorming session, acclaimed label artist and dear friend, Michael McDermott, asked Mark what his "spirit animal" was; something he identified with most. Being larger than life in both stature and personality, yet...

Oakville Ranch is a 330-acre Estate located 1,400 feet above the valley floor on the eastern side of the Oakville AVA along the foothills of the Vaca Mountain range. In 1998, Bob Miner (a founder of Oracle) bought the estate and planted 70 acres of mostly Bordelais varieties on deeply rich, red, volcanic soil. What makse this site so special is the blocks of planted grapes like islands on a sea of wild grasses, native meadows and pristine chap...