As a little boy, Frank Spadafora remembers helping his grandfather and father, both immigrants from the Abruzzi region of Italy, make wine in the cellar with an old press. His father and grandfather came to this country with no trade but with one thing in common: a skill for winemaking. They passed that skill on to Frank.

        As Frank’s passion for wine making grew, he honed his skills, carefully studying and practicing the art of crafting fine wines. His style evolved as a unique blend of the Bordeaux and California winemaking styles, with an emphasis on California’s tradition of soft, pallettable, ready to drink wines. Over the years, Frank's red and white wines have won "First Place" and "Best Overall Wine" in several wine competitions.