Story – Durbin Cellars

OUR STORY

Durbin Family Wines was founded during the 2010 Napa Valley harvest with a clear vision: to craft exceptional wines from the finest vineyard sites in Napa and Sonoma. From the start, our focus has been on single-vineyard expressions that capture the essence of that terroir. Our wines have become sought after for their elegance, depth, and unmistakable sense of place.

Make it Exceptional^TM is more than a tagline — it’s a personal commitment. It speaks of an uncompromising pursuit of excellence, where every bottle of every vintage is curated for those who demand the finest. It represents an aspiration to craft wines with precision and artistry to deliver an uncompromised level of luxury. To collect, savor, and share a Durbin Cellars wine is to embrace refinement because nothing less than exceptional will do – for you or for us.

The fox has long been a symbol woven into the Durbin family’s heritage—a quiet, watchful presence said to appear in moments of transformation, emotion, or deep reflection. Passed down through generations, stories tell of fleeting silver or red fox silhouettes seen at dusk or dawn, always when something was shifting: a new beginning, a heartfelt farewell, a bold decision. When Patrick encountered a fox on the first visit to the misty slopes of a prospective vineyard, it felt less like coincidence and more like confirmation—a silent nod from the past. Rare, elusive, and wise, the fox is a guiding spirit, inspiring not only Durbin Cellars’ mark but the ethos behind every bottle: to create something meaningful, connected to the past, honoring the land, and above all, to make it exceptional.