About Gemstone Vineyard
Gemstone Vineyard is best understood as a small-production Napa Valley wine producer with a brand-specific story that deserves current source verification.
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Gemstone has changed hands twice since 1997 and now makes about 2,000 cases a year under winemaker Julian Fayard.
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Two ownership changes since 1997Founded by Suzie and Paul Frank; sold to Michael and Carole Marks in 2008, then to Jason Rebrook in 2023.
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Bench-land site bordering OakvilleThe 17-acre estate sits in a narrow strip of the Yountville AVA next to Oakville and Stags Leap District.
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No public tasting programGemstone sells mainly through an allocation list rather than hosting public visits.
"Gemstone Vineyard is best understood as a small-production Napa Valley wine producer with a brand-specific story that deserves current source verification."
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Featured Wines
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Heritage Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
Current release · Yountville, Napa Valley
One of Gemstone's limited estate Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Ruby Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Current release · Yountville, Napa Valley
A limited barrel-selection Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate.
CHARDONNAY
Gemstone Estate Chardonnay
Current release · Yountville, Napa Valley
A small-lot Chardonnay from the original block still planted on the property, roughly 50 cases a year.
Wine names confirmed via gemstonevineyard.com and napawineproject.com, July 2026; the estate does not publish current vintages or pricing publicly, selling primarily through an allocation list.
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