Shawn and Connie Proprietors
Shawn and Connie have lived in the beautiful Napa Valley with their family, Gabriella and William, for more than 30 years. They have called High Ranch home since 2014 with a vision for a family legacy.
The inspiration for High Ranch Vineyard began in 2010 when Shawn and Connie met winemaker Sam Kaplan. Immediately, they realized their shared enthusiam for their site. The sloped, west-facing vineyard sits on an opposite hillside saddle adjacent to the famed Kongsgaard "The Judge" vineyard, land that was once part of the historic High Ranch property. The agreed that the potential also existed for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon with High Ranch's unique volcanic terroir and west-facing slopes.
Connie is a recognized author in the culinary arts world with multiple books, including a New York Times bestseller and is an internationally heralded nutritionist with a strong background in health and flavor dynamics. The inspiration to value flavor as a health initiative resulted from her extensive involvement with the Culinary Institute of America, International Olive Oil Council, and the Goldsbury Foundation’s Culinary Health Education Program (CHEF) Program for children and teens.
Shawn, whose career in environmental stewardship and recycling reflects his passion for sustainable land management, has worked alongside Connie to develop the High Ranch property over the past 15 years, which also serves as their family home. Their long-term approach to blending their diverse backgrounds reflects a shared commitment to quality wines and sustainability.
Together, their family history in Napa Valley and commitment to world-class winegrowing has produced a generational endeavor.
