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We moved to the
Napa Valley thirty years ago because we wanted to live
in an agrarian setting. We had no intention of growing
grapes, or making wine, or running a Bed and Breakfast.
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However,
shortly after moving in, our neighbor, George Hendry,
suggested we plant grapevines on the three acre meadow
in front of our home. He has been growing grapes in the
valley most of his life, so we were confident he knew
what he was talking about. With George’s help and
advice, we planted three acres of grapevines and named
our vineyard Brookside Vineyard because Redwood Creek
flows through our property.
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Then
a colleague suggested that our rambling, Mediterranean
style home had an ideal floor plan and ample space for
a Bed and Breakfast. We thought about it and agreed .
In 1987 we launched Brookside Vineyard Bed and Breakfast.
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In
2001, our friend, Gary Miller, used some of the Syrah
from our vineyard for his Miller Wine Works label. It
was the first time a wine was made with 100% Brookside
Vineyard Syrah, and we loved the wine. So by the time
the 2002 vintage rolled around, we had decided to use
some of our grapes to make our own wine and the Sand T
Cellars label was born.
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Here
we are thirty years later. The two people who moved
to Napa just to live in the country are growing grapes,
making wine and running a Bed & Breakfast. So much
for having a master plan.
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