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The Taste with Doug Shafer, Podcast
John Caldwell – From Outlaw to Innovator. A recount of John’s journey from real estate to grape smuggling and winemaking and everything in between.
The Taste with Doug Shafer, Podcast
John Caldwell – From Outlaw to Innovator. A recount of John’s journey from real estate to grape smuggling and winemaking and everything in between.

Awarded: Best Tasting Room – Napa County
Our little cave won Best Tasting Room in Napa County in the Best of the North Bay awards, 2023 (and was a runner up with an honorable mention in 2024)....
Awarded: Best Tasting Room – Napa County
Our little cave won Best Tasting Room in Napa County in the Best of the North Bay awards, 2023 (and was a runner up with an honorable mention in 2024)....

Awarded: Best Syrah & Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Caldwell GOLD won Best Syrah and Best Cabernet Sauvignon in the Bohemian’s Best of the North Bay awards, 2024. — The Bohemian
Awarded: Best Syrah & Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Caldwell GOLD won Best Syrah and Best Cabernet Sauvignon in the Bohemian’s Best of the North Bay awards, 2024. — The Bohemian

A Wine Geek’s Guide to Cabernet Clones
Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Sept 2024. John F. Caldwell started out as a vineyard guy, and spent the first part of his wine career seeking out the greatest Bordeaux clones to...
A Wine Geek’s Guide to Cabernet Clones
Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Sept 2024. John F. Caldwell started out as a vineyard guy, and spent the first part of his wine career seeking out the greatest Bordeaux clones to...

Industry Roundtable: Vine Certification
“Perhaps nothing in the viticulture business is more romantic than the concept of ‘suitcase vines’…. “Vintners like John Caldwell tell their stories…”
Industry Roundtable: Vine Certification
“Perhaps nothing in the viticulture business is more romantic than the concept of ‘suitcase vines’…. “Vintners like John Caldwell tell their stories…”

Mr. Wine Guy Podcast: Episode 148 John Caldwell
In Episode 148 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with John Caldwell or "JFC"...Owner, Smuggler, and Head Dude of Caldwell Vineyard out of...
Mr. Wine Guy Podcast: Episode 148 John Caldwell
In Episode 148 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with John Caldwell or "JFC"...Owner, Smuggler, and Head Dude of Caldwell Vineyard out of...