2021 Goosecross Red Blend

Family legend goes that one fall, as a flock of geese was migrating south for the winter, a male injured his wing over the Goosecross property and had to drop out of formation. Since geese mate for life, his female partner dropped out of the flock, too, and the pair settled on State Lane to heal. Once they realized California winters weren’t as bad as they had imagined, they stayed put. To this day, we often see geese on the property, nearly always in pairs, flying across the property to head to the Napa River for dinner and drinks at sunset. We tend to think of them as part of our family tree.

The words “Old Napa” conjure up empty country roads dotted with orchards and vines, and a winemaker in well-worn jeans coming out of the vineyard to welcome you in for a chat and a taste. The doors were always open, everybody had each other’s back, and pretension didn’t make it across the threshold.

That’s the Napa Valley of the 1970s, when Goosecross was founded with the original vineyard plantings on State Lane in Yountville. Four decades later, our family is breathing new life into those idyllic and dusty old ways, blending the best traditions of the past with contemporary innovation and style.

We are serious about our wine, but not ourselves. We believe in showing up, doing the work that needs doing, and leading by example. Experimentation and evolution are our way of life. We play the long game, so our family can continue to create incredible wine and experiences for many generations to come.