The Laird Family has been growing fruit in Napa since 1970, and all of these years have been spent growing fruit for other ultra premium wineries such as Cakebread, Merryvale, Chappellet, Far Niente, Joseph Phelps and Duckhorn asked for Laird grapes. Sonoma wineries such as Kendall Jackson. In 1998, Ken and his family broke ground for the Laird Family Estate winery and production facility. His daughter Rebecca would be named general manager and his son Justin, already with ten years as vineyard manager, would be president of vineyard operations and Ken the perpetual "idea man". Presenting theirs as the most technologically advanced production facility in the region, renowned winemakers and wineries began lining up to produce and cellar their wines at Laird: Bob Egelhoff, Mia Klein, Paul Hobbs, Steve Test, Mark Aubert, Celia Masyczek, Colgin, Selene, Cornerstone and Crichton Hall to name but a few of past and current clients. With Paul Hobbs as our consulting winemaker the Laird Family Estate does Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Jillian's Blend, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The beautiful glass-enclosed Laird Family Estate tasting room and gift shop is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. You may either stop by and make an appointment (we can usually accommodate you immediately) or call ahead toll-free 877-297-4902 ex 26.