Estate

Bob & Anne Arns

Proprietors Anne and Bob Arns envisioned a small vineyard estate focusing on Bordeaux varietals over 40 years ago. With a keen interest in wine, they were both very inspired by the now famous “Judgment of Paris" tasting that took place in 1976, when California wines were rated above their French counterparts. The Arns look back at that hallmark year as the beginning of their quest to produce world class wine. In 1998, they purchased their dream Napa Valley property and planted 15 acres the following year. They have a passion for sharing food and wine with friends and family and enjoy their agricultural connection to the earth.

Kina Kreer

As Estate Director, Kina oversees sales and marketing for Tournesol. She supports Anne and Bob in taking care of Inner Circle members, Tournesol Estate guests, and trade relationships nationwide.

Winemaking

Ken Bernards

Ken Bernards is widely acknowledged to be one of California’s visionary winemakers. Since his first harvest in 1986, Ken has remained on the leading edge of winemaking technique in California, using scientific experimentation in the vineyards and in the winery, while at the same time adhering to traditional, artisanal methods of winemaking. He has made wine for the Arns since the first harvest of 2002 and is always striving to allow vineyard character to be expressed through Tournesol wines.

Humberto Ghivarello

Humberto hails from Santiago, Chile. He started with the team as a harvest intern in 2011, was elevated to winemaker in 2015 and works closely with Ken in all aspects of wine production.

Vineyards

Romero Vineyard Management

With over 30 years of experience, Romero Vineyard Management is a family-owned business whose farming philosophy stems from sustainable agriculture by always putting the environment first. They emphasize precision viticulture work and believe in the fair treatment of skilled workers and the thriving wine industry they support.

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