Spelletich Family Wine Company started in 1994 with their first wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Bodog Red-destined to become an immensely popular blend. 30 plus years later, The Spelletich Family Wine Company has 3 Generations, 3 brands and thriving custom crush business. Spelletich Family Wine Co. produces about 250 cases per year made from grapes sourced from some of the finest Napa Valley vineyards.Our custom-crush arm of the company, which produces wine for clients from crush-to-bottle and everything in-between.
The Bodog blend refers to Tim’s great-great grandfather, who left Hungary in 1849 and migrated to the Midwest.This winery is truly family owned and operated by husband-and-wife team of Timothy and Barb Spelletich, alongside their daughter Kristen. Timothy and Barb’s individual experiences in Europe, interests in wine, food, cooking and entrepreneurial drive, generate an awesome team of artistry and hard work. Kristen worked in innovations, tech and start up in the wine industry. She has rejoined the business to focus on operations and development. The combination of wine industry preparation and lifelong passion is what united them in the heart of Napa Valley to launch Spelletich Family Wine Co.We share our passion and remind you that life is to be enjoyed with food, family & friends.
Barb arrived in Napa Valley in ‘92 and started working for St. Clement Vineyards. Two years later, she and Timothy formed Spelletich Cellars. Before that she worked for Ste Michelle Winery and G. Raden & Sons. She established her own distributorship, Zephyr Imports in Seattle, WA. Barb Spelletich is a confident, accomplished winemaker, who makes fine wine. On blending Barb explains: “Making wine is the same as cooking – you are looking for the balance, the nuances, and I predominantly focus on the smells and flavors. My focus is fruit. The wine must smell and taste like the fruit from which it is made. Wood and age add nuances.” It is her philosophy to hold back some of her wine for five years in the manner of some of the finer French producers. She is proud and happy that twenty years of hard work, teamwork, and determination has resulted in a fine family business
Timothy Spelletich’s passion for wine started with a transformative experience in Italy after earning his business degree from UMass, Amherst. While working at Locanda Del Sant’Uffizio, a charming country inn and restaurant in Piemonte, he was immersed in a traditional lifestyle that emphasized farm-to-table dining. The use of fresh, seasonal ingredients and the art of pairing these with wine sourced from the inn’s estate grapes greatly influenced his understanding of flavors and the culinary experience.
His return to the United States saw him honing his skills at prestigious establishments like the Pierre Hotel in New York and The Four Seasons in Philadelphia. Timothy continued to develop his wine expertise while managing and serving as the wine buyer at Tra Vigne restaurant in St. Helena, Napa Valley, which further solidified his connection to the region.
Kristen is an accomplished professional in winery operations and development, contributing to the wine industry for almost 30 years. She values family time with her two wonderful boys, Gage and Griffin, and their two adorable French bulldogs, Quincy, and Remington, along with her new addition of a English bulldog named Darby. Excited to be back working with her family, she is passionate about pushing their business into the future. In her downtime, Kristen enjoys gardening and has a keen interest in cinema, history, and true crime. She balances her extensive career in the wine industry with her diverse interests and cherished family moments.