Ehlers Estate, Napa

A long, reputable history in Napa Valley and one of philanthropy

 French entrepreneurs and philanthropists Jean and Sylviane Leducq saw the potential for St. Helena to produce wines with the power, balance and structure of the finest Bordeaux bottlings they knew and loved.  Over several decades they patiently built a contiguous wine estate – common for French chateaux but increasingly rare in California.

 In 1996, founders, Jean and Sylviane established the Leducq Foundation, an international grant making organization to support research in cardiovascular disease and stroke. Their work continues through the efforts of the Foundation’s leadership, Mr. Martin Landaluce and Dr. David Tancredi. It is now owned by the non-profit.

Where Napa and Spain Meet: In 2018, Laura Diaz Munoz was brought on as Winemaker and General Manager. Educated in Madrid and trained in various wine regions around the world, Laura ultimately landed in Napa Valley where she has been making wine for over ten years. Laura combines a delicate  Old World style with the powerful, lush New World fruits of California.