The Raymond family arrived in Napa Valley in 1933 and became connected to the Beringer family via marriage in 1936. Roy worked as a winemaker for Beringer from 1933-1970.

In 1970, he and his two sons set out on their own with the 90-acre estate property in Rutherford where the winery is located.

They released their first commercial wine under the Raymond Vineyards label in 1974 and never looked back. Like all great American family stories, the Raymonds put hard work and a pioneering spirit into their winery. Their dedication has helped make Raymond Vineyards a classic Napa Valley icon.

The Dress Code is Velvet. The velvet label symbolizes the texture, emotion, and feeling in the wine, the dynamic legacy of the Raymond family, and a vibrant vision of our future.

Grape Varietals: 92% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon

Opening with enticing aromas of roasted coffee, vanilla bean and black cherry, this is a structured and bold Merlot.

A plush entry of cocoa, dried red fruit flavors and a touch of spice lead to a savory midpalate.

This wine has a good velvety texture with fine-grained tannins and a long, rich finish.