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“Affordable typicity. Food friendly acid profile. First tulips.”

“Floral, with distinct jasmine and orange blossom notes... It’s a totally different expression of Napa Valley, one fantastically unexpected.”

“Cheese and charcuterie boards can be a snooze at times, but it’s worth paying attention when a winery also makes its own conservas, such as at Lola Wines...”

“Lola Wines’ youthful energy, accessible prices and specialty in bottarga make it quite unlike any other winery at [the] sleepy northern end of Napa Valley.”

“When it comes to white wine in Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay may exist...but that doesn’t mean they’re the only styles produced here.”

“The winery…also offers the chance to try some of its more esoteric efforts like Malvasia and dry Muscat.”

“Lola Wines' youthful energy, accessibly priced wines and specialty in bottarga make it quite unlike any other winery.”

“This unorthodox process of dehydrating grapes to concentrate the sugar, acidity and flavors dates back thousands of years.”

The wines have evolved, but the negative stereotypes linger. These diverse bottles will challenge what you think you know.

“Winemaker Seth Cripe is also one of the only U.S. producers of bottarga, an Italian fish-roe delicacy.”

R.H. Drexel talks with founder and winemaker Seth Cripe about his journey from Anna Maria Island, Florida to Napa Valley, California.

S. Irene Virbila talks with founder and winemaker Seth Cripe about his experience building LOLA Wines and what he’s drinking now.