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As the first winery constructed following the repeal of prohibition, Merryvale occupies a unique place in Napa Valley history. Having begun as a cooperative winery where growers brought their grapes to be made into wine, Merryvale has been home to many of Napa's legendary winemakers. In the 40s, Robert and Peter Mondavi began their careers here, followed by the Christian Brothers among others. Real estate entrepreneur H. William Harlan purchased the winery and renovated it for modern winemaking and the first Merryvale wines were produced with the 1983 vintage. In 1996, Swiss businessman Jack Schlatter and his family became the sole proprietors of Merryvale, and the winery is currently managed by Jack's son René. The Schlatters are traditionalists, committed to preserving the winery’s rich past while forging a path to a sustainable future. Alongside their winemaker, Andrew Wright, they have sharpened their focus on Bordeaux varieties, the wines for which Napa Valley is most renowned.

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