Our story / T-Vine Winery

A little wild.
Deeply rooted.

Old vines. Independent spirits. California wines with something to say.

Since 1992, T-Vine has followed a curiosity for heritage vineyards, distinctive varieties, and the people who bring them to life.

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An old vine at Frediani Vineyard silhouetted against the evening sky
Where it began
1992

A bottle of Grenache.
A park bench in France.
An idea worth bringing home.

Some wines stay with you.

For T-Vine founder Greg Brown, one bottle became the beginning of something much bigger.

A Napa native, Greg found inspiration in an old-vine Grenache shared on a park bench in France. Its rustic charm and vivid personality sparked a vision: bring that spirit home and champion California’s overlooked heritage vineyards.

T-Vine began with gnarly, head-trained vines and small-lot wines full of character. Zinfandel. Petite Sirah. Grenache. Wines that invited you to follow your curiosity—and come back for another glass.

That spirit remains at the heart of our story.

Hills seen from Frediani Vineyard in Calistoga
A sense of place
A ladybug on a vine at Frediani Vineyard
The smaller details
Ripe wine grapes growing at Frediani Vineyard
Character on the vine
Grower Jim Frediani leaning against a tractor in his barn
The people behind the vineyards

Good wine begins
with people who care.

A vineyard name on a bottle carries a human story: years of tending vines, knowing the land, and paying attention to what each season brings.

In Calistoga, Jim Frediani and his family have cared for a vineyard rich in old vines and heritage varieties. Frediani fruit has long been a cornerstone of T-Vine, with wines including Charbono, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Zinfandel.

These are the relationships—and the places—that give our wines their sense of identity.

Meet Jim and explore Frediani Vineyard →

What we come back to

Distinctive by nature.
Generous in spirit.

01 / The places

Roots worth knowing.

Heritage vineyards connect us to California’s winemaking story. We seek out places with a character of their own, and wines that give you a reason to learn their names.

02 / The wines

Room for the unexpected.

There is plenty to discover beyond your usual bottle. From expressive Grenache to distinctive Charbono, we celebrate varieties with personality.

03 / The experience

Good company welcome.

We love wines with depth and a story to tell. We love them even more at a crowded table, alongside a favorite meal, or shared with someone discovering them for the first time.

The next chapter is at your table

Rooted in California.
Ready for your next gathering.

Today, you can discover T-Vine from wherever you call home. Explore our wines online or join our wine club for releases you can make your own.

Open a bottle. Get to know its story. Add a little of your own.