Salvestrin
2024 Zinfandel
St. Helena AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 131
Vintage: 2024
Salvestrin
Zinfandel
St. Helena
10 cases produced
Highlights
- Direct Lineage: Propagated from the og Zin clone planted by Dr. Crane in the 1880’s.
- Estate grown in St. Helena; Salvestrin Stewardship since 1932
- Ultra Limited, under 90 cases of zin produced annually, rarely offered beyond Friends and family
- Precision Blend: 98% Zin, 2% petite Sirah, specially crafted for Premiere 2026. (2024 vintage)
Description
This ultra-limited Zinfandel traces its roots directly to the original clone planted by Dr. Crane in the 1880s and has been carefully stewarded by the Salvestrin family since 1932. Estate-grown in St. Helena, the 2024 vintage is a precision blend of 98% Zinfandel and 2% Petite Sirah, crafted exclusively for Premiere Napa Valley 2026. Never offered beyond friends and family, this wine embodies over a century of history, vineyard mastery, and meticulous winemaking, offering a singular expression of heritage, place, and Napa Valley tradition in every bottle.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Richard Salvestrin
Winemaker, Salvestrin
A third-generation grapegrower, Rich learned the art of farming on the family ranch from his father and grandfather. He completed his degree in viticulture from Fresno State University in 1987 and has diverse experience in the wine industry over a 35 year career. While in college he interned at Louis Martini Winery and then held positions at Mumm Napa Valley, S. Anderson Winery and was vineyard Supervisor at Jaeger Vineyards for eight years. Rich finished his outside employment career as VP/COO of California Grapevine Nursery, a position he held for nine years until 2006.
During that time he continued to help farm the family vineyards and expanded the family's grape growing business to include winemaking. Rich and his wife Shannon established Salvestrin Wine Co in 1994 and constructed the family estate winery in 2001.
Since 2006 Rich has been focused on the family vineyard and winery's growth and success.
Country born: United States
Education: Fresno State University - 1987 (Major - Viticulture)
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Honors / Awards:
Napa County Farm Bureau Outstanding Agriculturist of the Year - 2014
Winemaking Philosophy:
Rich believes in making wines that are true to their origin and reflect the passion, effort and lifestyle he grew up with on the family ranch. "Wines that are enjoyable expressions of what we do on a daily basis". It's all about balance: balance in our lives, in the land and in our wines. He strives to make wines that can be enjoyed on their own and pair well with food.
Carolanne James
Winemaker, Salvestrin
Carolanne James
Assistant Winemaker
Carolanne James’ journey into the world of winemaking began with a deep curiosity about the science behind
the vine. After earning her degree in Cell and Molecular Biology, she ventured to the vineyards of southern
France, where her fascination with winemaking quickly blossomed into a passion. Immersed in the rhythms of
the vineyard and winery, she found herself captivated by the intricate dance between nature and science.
Determined to deepen her understanding, Carolanne pursued advanced studies in enology at the University of
Montpellier. Her time in France was rich with hands-on experience, as she worked across renowned regions such as Faugères, Beaujolais, Provence, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, honing her skills and expanding her knowledge.
Seeking to broaden her horizons further, Carolanne embarked on a southern hemisphere harvest in Chile before making her way to Napa Valley in 2015. Her first harvest at Staglin Family Vineyard in Rutherford was a pivotal experience, leading her to roles at Tamber Bey Vineyards in Calistoga and Fontanella Family Winery on Mt.
Veeder.
Most recently, she contributed her talents to Newton Vineyard on Spring Mountain. Carolanne joined the Salvestrin team in June of 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience from some of the world's most esteemed wine regions. She was promoted to Winemaker in June of 2025 and we are thrilled to work with and learn from her.
Country born: United States of America
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
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Winery Distribution
Salvestrin is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (Rush)
- Alaska (K&L Distributors)
- Arizona (Copa Fina)
- California (Copa Fina)
- Colorado (Eagle Rock)
- Connecticut (Winebow)
- Delaware (Winebow)
- District of Columbia (Winebow)
- Florida (Allocated Wine and Spirits)
- Georgia (Eagle Rock)
- Illinois (Louis Glunz)
- Missouri (Grey Eagle)
- New Jersey (Vintage Imports)
- New York (Winebow)
- North Carolina (Winebow)
- Pennsylvania (Vintage Imports)
- Texas (Mexcor)
International:
- South Korea (Wine2u)
- Switzerland (Fine Spirits)