Hailing from Switzerland, Jean Hoefliger has become one of the most active winemakers in Napa Valley.
Hailing from Switzerland, Jean Hoefliger has become one of the most active winemakers in Napa Valley.
Rutherford is a tiny Napa Valley appellation consisting of only 6,650 acres under vine.
I first met Jean Hoefliger, Alpha Omega's winemaker, a while ago at a wine event. A tall man of great, yet not intimidating physical stature turned out to be a self-deprecating, soft spoken fellow with a broad smile and infectious laughter.
Rutherford is a tiny Napa Valley appellation consisting of only 6,650 acres under vine. One of Rutherford’s key characteristics is that the fruit spends more time in the sun than any other appellation.
