Vandella Estate is dedicated to crafting wines of superior quality and finesse. Every grape cluster is exclusively hand-picked by the winemaker, sorted in the vineyard, then meticulously coaxed into its fullest expression.

When it comes to artisan winemaking, there is one brand that encapsulates the true definition of “handcrafted,” and takes the concept to a whole new level…

Located just three miles north of the Filling Station, in the south-east corner of Napa Valley, Vandella Estate is dedicated to crafting wines of superior quality and finesse. Every grape cluster is hand-picked exclusively by the winemaker, sorted in the vineyard, then meticulously coaxed into its fullest expression. Never hurried, nor manipulated, these critically acclaimed, limited production wines are simply stunning to taste.

About the winemaker Of French and Portuguese descent, Vandella winemaker Aaron Robinson was born into the world of food and wine. At age 10, he began working in the kitchen at his family’s Bay Area restaurant. At 19, he opened his own restaurant which introduced New American fusion to the San Jose Metropolitan area. By 21, he had become a food and wine writer for the Bay Area’s largest circulated newspaper.

All the while, simultaneously working harvests at multiple California wineries and pursuing his other life as an internationally-recognized, Emmy award-winning music composer. To date, Robinson’s catalogue consists of original music for films and commercials such as Underworld, the Winter Olympics, San Francisco Giants, Levis, Visa, Bvlgari, Apple, Google, and countless others.

“Wine, music, and food are the exact same thing: stories. And any good story should have a beginning, middle, and end that is memorable and original. They should take you on a journey, stoke your imagination, and leave you in anticipation of what comes next.” - Aaron Robinson