News Article

Toast of the Valley
Napa Valley Register
Friday, March 28, 2008

Vintner Tony Soter, has sold his Napa Valley “Little Creek” estate vineyard to Steven L. Contursi, a rare coin dealer and a wine enthusiast from Laguna Beach.

The four acre property is in Napa’s proposed Tulocay AVA.   This organically farmed vineyard annually produces about 300 cases of cabernet franc blended with cabernet sauvignon and malbec under the Soter Little Creek label.

Contursi has hired winemaker Helen S. Keplinger and vineyard manager Michael L. Wolf.

“Tony and Michelle Soter set the highest organic standards in producing a cabernet franc of distinction,” Contursi said.   “We intend to continue their stewardship and make improvements where possible.”