In 1992 and after decades of developing and maintaining some of the best vineyards in Napa Valley, Jim Barbour decided it was time to make his own wine.  He chose a vineyard just south of St. Helena to cultivate his grapes and produced his first vintage in 1995.

Jim was raised in Napa Valley on his family's ranch in Rutherford growing grapes, prunes and apples.  He remembers Napa then as a secluded place where he rode his bike on Highway 29.  When the wine industry kicked into gear, he convinced his Dad to take a risk and plant 5 acres of Chardonnay.  Eventually, the Chardonnay became more profitable than the rest of the family's business and Jim discovered his true calling.  He graduated from the University of California-Davis with a Bachelor's Degree in Plant Science (viticulture) and began a career that would lead him to become one of Napa's most sought-after vineyard managers.

In his 30+ year career, Jim has planted or maintained such vineyards as Hundred Acre, Grace Family, Blankiet, Pillar Rock, Revana, D.R. Stephens, Barnett, Pride, and Cain, among others.

Celia Welch, winemaker for Barbour Vineyards, is one of North America's most highly regarded winemakers and has earned a reputation for crafting distinctive wines that express the unique qualities and characteristics of each vineyard.

In the nearly three decades she has been making wine professionally, Celia has contributed greatly to the success of Napa Valley and has or currently works with Staglin Family Vineyard, Scarecrow, Keever Vineyards, Kelly Fleming Wines, Lindstrom, and Hollywood and Vine.  Celia also produces wine under her own label, Corra.

From a mere 50 cases produced with its inaugural release in 1995, Barbour Wines has steadily grown to reach its current production of 400 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon.  And with the release of the 2007 vintage, Jim, Fiona, and Celia continue their tradition of creating fine wines.

We thank you for your support and enthusiasm! 

February 7, 2012
Haven - winemaker dinner
2502 Algerian Way
Hoston, TX
713-581-6101

February 9, 2012
Grace Fort Worth - winemaker dinner
777 Main Street
Fort Worth, TX
817-887-3388

February 17, 2012
Cabernet for Connoisseurs
A Benefit for Family House
www.familyhouseinc.org

February 25, 2012
Premiere Napa Valley
www.napavintners.com

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