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The Adair Family
A dream that took root in 1993.
In 1993, Jay and Tammi Adair arrived in the rolling hills of Suisun Valley, captivated by its open landscapes and tight-knit community. They purchased land, and in 1999 planted their first vines — Cabernet Sauvignon, the cornerstone of their journey. It was always a family affair, with children Jacquilyne and Garrett growing up among the rows.
By 2004 they bottled their first wine, raising glasses to life's moments large and small. As Suisun Valley drew the attention of industry legends, the Adairs set out to help shape its future — breaking ground on Adair Winery at Vigneto Estate, with an official opening set for 2027.
Today, under renowned winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, Adair crafts small-lot wines from estate-grown fruit and 25+ year-old vines. More than a destination, it is a tribute to family, to place, and to the timeless allure of Suisun Valley — each bottle an invitation to share in the dream that began more than three decades ago.
our story
A history worth raising a glass to.
ADAIR FAMILY WINES
CLOS PEGASE
GIRARD
KUNDE
B.R. COHN
VIANSA
Building a legacy
1993
A New Beginning
New Beginning, 1993
Drawn by the beauty of Suisun Valley, Jay and Tammi Adair relocate to wine country and begin planting roots in the valley that would shape their family's future.
The Estate Takes Shape, 1997
The Adair family purchases the original estate property, laying the foundation for what would eventually become Adair Winery.
1997
The Estate Takes Shape
1999
The First Vines
The First Vines, 1999
Following UC Davis soil testing and guidance from Jim Regusci, Cabernet Sauvignon vines are planted across the estate for the very first time.
The First Harvest, 2002
More than 27,000 vines are planted and nurtured over three years. The estate sees its first successful Cabernet Sauvignon harvest.
2002
The First Harvest
2004
The First Vintage
The First Vintage, 2004
After years of cultivation, the family produces its first bottle of wine, marking the transition from growers to winemakers.
Preserving the Valley, 2019
As larger wine brands turn toward Suisun Valley, the family becomes inspired to help preserve the spirit and authenticity of the region they love.
2019
Preserving the Valley
2021
Opening the Gates
Opening the Gates, 2021
The family decides to share their wines and estate with the public, envisioning a hospitality experience centered on connection, warmth, and community.
Building Vigneto, 2023
Work begins on Vigneto Estate, a place designed to reflect the beauty, tranquility, and character of Suisun Valley.
2023
Building Vigneto
Expanding the Family, 2024
The Adair family expands its presence through the acquisition of five historic wineries, including Clos Pegase, growing the family of brands while honoring the character of each estate.
2024
Expanding the Family
Adair Family Wines, today
What began as a single family vineyard has grown into a collection of wineries rooted in connection, hospitality, and a deep respect for the land.
today
Adair Family Wines
A sanctuary for wine & art
1973
JAN SHREM'S VISION
JAN SHREM'S VISION, 1973
Publishing entrepreneur and art collector Jan Shrem sets his sights on Napa Valley with a singular conviction: that wine and art are the same act in two materials.
CALISTOGA LAND, 1983
Shrem acquires the historic Dunaweal Lane property in Calistoga, with volcanic soils ideal for the dark, structured Cabernets that would define the estate.
1983
CALISTOGA LAND
1984
THE SFMOMA COMPETITION
THE SFMOMA COMPETITION, 1984
In partnership with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Shrem launches an international architectural competition to design a 'sanctuary for wine and art.' Hundreds of architects enter.
MICHAEL GRAVES WINS, 1985
Postmodern architect Michael Graves is awarded the commission, drawing a building of Greek pediments and earth-toned monumentality, the first American winery conceived from the start as a museum.
1985
MICHAEL GRAVES WINS
1987
THE ESTATE OPENS
THE ESTATE OPENS, 1987
Clos Pegase Winery opens to the public. The Pegasus of Odilon Redon, chosen as the estate's mark, takes its place over the courtyard.
MITSUKO' S VINEYARD, 1989
The Carneros estate vineyard is named for Mitsuko Shrem, Jan's wife. Cool fog from the bay shapes its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay into the estate's most particular wines.
1989
MITSUKO'S VINEYARD
1996
HOMMAGE ARTIST SERIES
HOMMAGE ARTIST SERIES, 1996
The Hommage reserve program is launched, with each vintage's label commissioned from a different contemporary artist, wine and art bottled together.
THE CAVE & SCULPTURE GARDEN, 2002
Hand-dug caves and an outdoor sculpture garden expand the estate's role as a working winery and a public museum, hosting works by Henry Moore, Jean Dubuffet, and others.
2002
THE CAVE & SCULPTURE GARDEN
A NEW STEWARDSHIP, 2024
Clos Pegase joins the Adair Family Wines portfolio. The estate is still tended, the collection still curated, and the mandate, wine and art as one act, remains unchanged.
2024
A NEW sTEWARDSHIP
Rooted in Calistoga
1974
A FAMILY LAYS ROOTS IN OAKVILLE
A FAMILY LAYS ROOTS IN OAKVILLE, 1974
Stephen Girard Sr., a longtime Kaiser Aluminum executive nearing retirement, and his wife Carol purchase land bordering the Silverado Trail and Oakville Cross Road — one of the most strategically located parcels in Napa Valley.
THE FOUNDING VINTAGE, 1975
Stephen Girard Jr. takes the reins of the family's new winemaking venture, producing Girard's first vintage. Specialty whites quickly earn the young brand national recognition.
1975
THE FOUNDING VINTAGE
1980
THE OAKVILLE WINERY OPENS
THE OAKVILLE WINERY OPENS, 1980
After five years of building reputation through other facilities, the Girard family completes their own winery at 500 Oakville Cross Road, cementing the brand as a serious Napa producer.
A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS, 1996
Stephen Girard Jr. sells the Oakville winery and parts ways with the property that started it all. The brand enters a transitional period, with production scaling back significantly.
1996
A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS
2000
THE BRAND IS REVIVED
THE BRAND IS REVIVED, 2000
A group of seasoned wine industry leaders, led by Pat Roney, acquires the Girard name and begins rebuilding the brand around accessible price points and consistent quality.
A NAPA HOME IN YOUNTVILLE, 2008
Girard opens its first dedicated tasting room in Yountville, finally giving the brand a public face in the heart of the valley after years of behind-the-scenes production.
2008
A NAPA HOME IN YOUNTVILLE
2017
BREAKING GROUND IN CALISTOGA
BREAKING GROUND IN CALISTOGA, 2017
Construction begins on a 32,000-square-foot, solar-powered winery at 1077 Dunaweal Lane — the brand's first true permanent home in over four decades.
COMING HOME, 2018
The Calistoga winery and hospitality center officially open. Girard celebrates its first harvest on its own estate, and a 2014 Girard Cabernet is served at a U.S. State dinner.
2018
COMING HOME
UNDER ADAIR FAMILY WINES, 2024
Girard joins the Adair Family Wines portfolio alongside Clos Pegase, Kunde, B.R. Cohn, and Viansa — beginning its next chapter while remaining rooted in the Calistoga estate.
2024
UNDER ADAIR FAMILY WINES
Five generations on the land
1879
CAPTAIN DRUMMOND'S DUNFILLAN
CAPTAIN DRUMMOND'S DUNFILLAN, 1879
Captain John H. Drummond plants the land north of Glen Ellen with cuttings from Chateau Margaux and Lafite Rothschild, becoming the first vintner in America to put 'Cabernet Sauvignon' on a wine label.
DUNFILLAN'S FIRST CHAPTER CLOSES, 1889
Drummond dies eleven years into his project, but his Dunfillan Vineyard has already achieved national prestige. Its brick winery skeleton still stands on the estate today.
1889
DUNFILLAN'S FIRST CHAPTER CLOSES
1904
LOUIS KUNDE ACQUIRES THE ESTATE
LOUIS KUNDE ACQUIRES THE ESTATE, 1904
German immigrant Louis Kunde acquires the Wildwood Vineyards ranch, including what remains of Drummond's Dunfillan vineyards, on ancient red volcanic soils rich in iron.
BIG BOY TAKES OVER, 1922
Louis dies just as Prohibition tightens. His son Arthur 'Big Boy' Kunde keeps the place running through sacramental wine and grape sales. The family survives where most do not.
1922
BIG BOY TAKES OVER
1945
THE DOORS CLOSE
THE DOORS CLOSE, 1945
With Big Boy's sons drafted into WWII, there is no one left to make wine. For nearly three decades, Kunde grows grapes as one of Sonoma's largest suppliers, yet no wine bears the family label.
KINNEYBROOK RANCH, 1976
Bob and Fred Kunde expand the family footprint, acquiring the Kinneybrook Ranch where the winery now stands, becoming one of Sonoma Valley's most important grape suppliers.
1976
KINNEYBROOK RANCH
1990s
REOPENING AS A PRODUCER
REOPENING AS A PRODUCER, 1990s
The next generation reopens the family winery, returning to bottling under the Kunde name after decades as growers, known again as a serious producer.
UNDER ADAIR FAMILY WINES, today
Fourth and fifth generation Kunde family members continue to farm 1,850 acres across two AVAs and seven microclimates, upholding sustainable practices for future generations.
today
UNDER ADAIR FAMILY WINES
Where wine meets music
1968
BRUCE COHN & THE DOOBIE BROTHERS
BRUCE COHN & THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, 1968
Bruce Cohn begins managing The Doobie Brothers, launching a legendary career in music that would eventually converge with wine.
OLIVE HILL LANE, 1974
Bruce purchases the Olive Hill Lane property in Glen Ellen, a historic Sonoma Valley ranch with old-vine vineyards dating back generations.
1974
OLIVE HILL LANE
1984
THE FIRST VINTAGE
THE FIRST VINTAGE, 1984
B.R. Cohn Winery is founded. Bruce produces his inaugural Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate's old vines, earning immediate critical acclaim.
GOLD LABEL CABERNET, 1987
The Gold Label Cabernet Sauvignon is released to widespread praise, establishing B.R. Cohn as a serious Sonoma Valley producer.
1987
GOLD LABEL CABERNET
1987
CHARITY CONCERT SERIES
CHARITY CONCERT SERIES, 1987
Bruce launches the annual Charity Concert at the winery featuring The Doobie Brothers, raising millions for local charities over the following decades.
OLIVE OIL & ESTATE EXPANSION, 1990
Using the property's century-old Picholine olive trees, B.R. Cohn begins producing estate olive oil, one of the first premium olive oils in California.
1990
OLIVE OIL & ESTATE EXPANSION
2000
SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR
SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR, 2000
B.R. Cohn expands its portfolio with cool-climate Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast, showcasing the diversity of Sonoma County's terroir.
A LEGACY HONORED, 2015
After three decades of winemaking, B.R. Cohn's legacy as a Sonoma Valley icon is firmly established, known for estate Cabernets and world-class events.
2015
A LEGACY HONORED
A NEW CHAPTER, 2024
B.R. Cohn Winery joins the Adair Family Wines portfolio, entering a new era while continuing to honor its rich history, estate vineyards, and the spirit of Sonoma Valley.
2024
A NEW CHAPTER
Italian heart, Sonoma soul
1904
THE SEBA STIANI STORY BEGINS
THE SEBA STIANI STORY BEGINS, 1904
Samuele Sebastiani, an Italian immigrant from Tuscany, founds Sebastiani Vineyards in Sonoma — the start of one of California's most storied winemaking families.
SAM SEBASTIANI TAKES THE HELM, 1980
Sam Sebastiani, grandson of Samuele, succeeds his father August as president of Sebastiani Vineyards and leads the brand toward premium winemaking.
1980
SAM SEBASTIANI TAKES THE HELM
1989
PLANS FOR VIANSA BEGIN
PLANS FOR VIANSA BEGIN, 1989
Sam and his wife Vicki begin building their own winery on a Carneros hillside, modeled after the Tuscan monastery near Samuele's hometown of Lucca.
THE DOORS OPEN IN CARNEROS, 1990
Viansa Winery opens in February. The name — a portmanteau of Vicki and Sam — marks a new chapter focused on Italian varietals and immersive hospitality.
1990
THE DOORS OPEN IN CARNEROS
1990s
THE ITALIAN MARKETPLACE ERA
THE ITALIAN MARKETPLACE ERA, 1990s
Viansa becomes one of the first U.S. wineries to launch a direct-to-consumer wine club and a robust food program, welcoming guests as amici di famiglia.
97 ACRES PRESERVED, eraly 2000s
Sam's lifelong passion for conservation takes shape as Viansa restores nearly 100 acres of wetlands surrounding the estate, earning him the EPA's Private Conservationist of the Year.
Early 2000s
97 ACRES PRESERVED
2005
THE ESTATE CHANGES HANDS
THE ESTATE CHANGES HANDS, 2005
Viansa enters a chapter of outside ownership as the Sebastiani family steps away from day-to-day operations.
FOURTH GENERATION RECLAIMS THE ESTATE, 2018
Jon and Chris Sebastiani, sons of Sam and Vicki and the fourth generation of Sebastianis in Sonoma, reclaim operation of Viansa and renew its founding vision.
2018
FOURTH GENERATION RECLAIMS THE ESTATE
VIANSA JOINS ADAIR FAMILY WINES, 2024
Viansa enters the Adair Family Wines portfolio, beginning its next chapter under new family stewardship while staying rooted in its Tuscan-Sonoma identity.
2024
VIANSA JOINS ADAIR FAMILY WINES
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