Our winery is the dream of two brothers who nurtured a passion for wine over decades. After setting down roots in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jan - an internist with a private medical practice - pursued his winemaking as a hobby for 15 years. While continuing to commute to his medical practice, Jan moved to Napa in 1991 and began to tend grapes – first planting a vineyard surrounding his family's house and then with the help of Bart, he would develop what would become one of Napa's most iconic vineyards, Stagecoach.

In 1999, Jan and Bart founded Krupp Brothers, producing their first vintage: An extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon. Our wines begin at the source – fruit from select blocks that have been carefully chosen by Jan. Today, each wine in our collection – from our mountain Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignons to our Rhone-style Syrah and Tempranillo-based red – embody the vision and passion that has guided the two brothers. We invite you to try them.

WINEMAKER’S
TASTING NOTES
Garnet purple in color, The Water Witch bounds out of the glass with bright, expressive notes of black cherry and rose complemented by warm spices of cinnamon stick, cardamom, and California bay leaf. Beautifully textured with bright acidity and supple tannin, boasting flavors of black cherry and dark chocolate leading to a long cardamom-laced finish. Pair with ribeye steak and caramelized onions, or manchego cheese.

Drink now through 2027.

Barrel Aging 19 months in 23% new French oak
Source Stagecoach Vineyard, Krupp Brothers Estate, J2, Sleeping Lady
Soil Gravelly Loam, Haire Loam, Hambright
Elevation 1,415 – 1,570 feet
Release Date October 1, 2022
Production 496 cases

15.5% ABV