Wine Enthusiast Magazine
June, 2004

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to read about Jim Barbour.

Thank you for visiting us.  For over 15 years, Barbour Vineyards, LLC has been dedicated to managing premier vineyards in the Napa Valley.

 

Jim Barbour was raised in the Napa Valley grape growing business and has 30 years of experience in agri-business.  He attended the University of California, Davis and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Science (Viticulture).

 

From 1975 through 1989, he worked with Frank Wood & Sons, a vineyard management and development company.  He was responsible for budget development and implementation of over 1,200 acres of wine grapes in the Napa Valley.

 

In 1990, Jim began Barbour Vineyards, which currently manages or consults for 400 acres of premium vineyards.  Over 15 years, Jim has lead the way in managing and developing some of the best known vineyards in the Napa Valley, including:

 

| Amuse Bouche | Barbour Vineyards | Barnett Vineyard | Bella Oaks Vineyard | Blank Vineyards | Blankiet Vineyards | Bidwell Creek Vineyards | Cain Vineyards | Cakebread Vineyards – Howell Mountain | Chiarello Vineyards | DR Stephens | Fleming Vineyards | Grace Family Vineyard | Hundred Acre Wine Estate | Husic Vineyards | Keever Vineyards | La Sirena Vineyards | Lynch Vineyards | Narsi David Vineyards | Parallel Vineyards | Pillar Rock Vineyards | Policy Vineyards | Revana Family Vineyards | Seaver Vineyards | Snowden Vineyards | Von Strasser Vineyards | Wolf Vineyards | York Creek Vineyard |

 

Along with these vineyards, Jim has worked side by side with some of the top winemakers such as Heidi Peterson Barrett, Celia Welch Masyczek, Phillippe Melka, Thomas Brown, and Karen Culler.

 

In 2003, Jim formed Barbour Vineyards, LLC, bringing in two top long-term employees, Nate George and Jesus Rios as partners.  Both partners have well over 20 years of experience in agriculture in the Napa Valley.

 

Barbour Vineyards continues to develop vineyards in premier locations; The company has everything needed to develop hillside or valley floor property. Jim has also worked with existing vineyards, increasing both production and quality of fruit.

 

Our Services include:

| Land Preparation - Design & Layout | Erosion Control – Design, Layout & Installation | Installation of Drain Tile | All Phases of Vineyard Cultural Practices | Vineyard Cost Accounting | Vineyard Consulting and Analysis | Property Evaluation for Vineyard Development |

 

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