I have often wondered what it would be like to have a large budget, a vineyard or two, excellent winemaking facilities, and access to great fruit. An abundance of cash does not necessarily translate into stellar wine, but, handled judiciously and with care, money is a good thing.

Jordan Jeffries might be in that position. Since 2023 he has been leading the winemaking program at Lewis Cellars, a winery founded in 1992 by Randy and Debbie Lewis. The Wonderful Company, owned by Stewart and Lyda Resnick, purchased the winery in 2021 and, following a grand renovation and build-out of the property, Lewis Cellars is now ensconced in the former home of Robert Sinskey Vineyards on Silverado Trail in Napa.

A selection of Lewis Cellars wines. (Lewis Cellars.)

I’ve been sampling some Lewis Cellars wines, and will be writing about them in future articles; for now, here’s the latest “Wine Talk,” featuring Jeffries. It appeared in PaperCity, and you can read it here.