Fontanella Family Winery

About Winery: In the Fall of 2005, a beautiful property on Mt. Veeder caught their eyes and captured Jeff and Karen’s hearts. On November 2, 2005, they purchased the 26-acre property on Partrick Road and began to build their winery, brand, and the Fontanella Family. Fontanella Estate Reserve Cabernet, now on the fourth release, proudly features as the winery’s flagship wine, while the debut of long anticipated projects like the Per Sempre-a multi-vintage, solera style Cabernet Sauvignon-are a testament to the family’s fortitude and dedication to their craft and the pursuit of producing great wine.

Aggie Connection: Jeff originally had aspirations of going to medical school while in college, but discovered a love for the science and art of winemaking in the enology and viticulture department at UC Davis. Jeff went on to cut his winemaking teeth in the cellars of Opus One and ZD. In the Spring of 2000, Jeff met Karen at a Jimmy Buffett concert and charmed his way into the heart of an aspiring young attorney who eventually would be his partner in life and business.

Alum: Jeff Fontanella '98, Owner & Winemaker

Aggies Uncorked Featured Wine: Fontanella Viognier