by Craig Hall
First published 2016
Kathryn and Craig Hall bought an 1885 Napa Valley winery two decades ago with more enthusiasm than expertise. The husband and wife team threw themselves into learning the wine business from the ground up. They built HALL Wines and WALT Wines into acclaimed California brands that earned critical recognition across the industry. Their journey culminated when Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded them a rare 100-point perfect score. The Halls navigate the tensions between Napa's local character and its growing tourist appeal while the wine industry itself undergoes major changes. Their story reveals how passion, persistence, and business acumen combined to create success in one of California's most competitive markets. Wine lovers will discover the artistry and commerce behind modern winemaking through this insider account of building a brand from scratch.
Genres: business, non-fiction, 21st-century, entrepreneurship
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: business-success, passion-and-persistence
Setting: California, Napa Valley
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
224 pages · Hardcover · Center Street