Argentina Falleri was an immigrant from Italy who moved to Calistoga from the logging camps of the Mendocino coast in 1924 and took over the young vineyard. The family also farmed chickens and operated a gas station on the site. Gasoline, eggs, and Zinfandel. America… what a country!

Argentina’s daughter, Olivia Heitz, assumed stewardship of the family vineyard. Today, Argentina’s grand-daughter, Sonya Spencer, proudly and dutifully continues the women’s tradition – minus the eggs and gas.

Located at the base of Mount St. Helena, the Falleri Vineyard produces elegant, flavor-packed Zins that have “a Calistoga thing.” It’s hard to describe, but you know it when you smell it and taste it – raspberry jam, boysenberry, a touch of prune, dust, and spice – maybe a little dry grass or hay. Whatever it is, it is unique to Calistoga in our book and makes for a delightful wine to dive into and savor.

Best drinking time: 3 or 4 years.