Originally purchased by Spencer Hoopes before Napa would become an internationally acclaimed wine growing region, the family vineyard is now run by his daughter Lindsay Hoopes. Their passion for wine blossomed with the wine industry in Napa. Spencer Hoopes grew grapes for other vintners and quickly earned a repute for some of the best cabernet sauvignon in Napa Valley. Through their praise and desire to own the high-caliber grapes from Spencer’s vineyard, he decided that he would start his own label instead. 

Lindsay officially joined the family business in 2012 and honored her heritage and father’s winemaking philosophy and gave Family Vineyard some innovative upgrades. She paired with famed vintners Anne Vawter and Jennifer Rue on bold new cabs, and together they started producing wines from several newer vineyards to better capture the diverse Napa landscape throughout the brand portfolio. 

Lindsay adopted regenerative agricultural practices and bio-diverse farming initiatives, founded a rescue sanctuary for animals, worked with environmental groups for organic and sustainability certification, and created a hub for young wine fans to immerse themselves in California wine culture in what is now the Oasis by Hoopes. Lindsay also now tells the story of our wine through food in her many culinary partnerships and initiatives.