Paul Saviez, a third generation grower, returned to the farming community in 1986 and became the owner of Saviez Vineyards. As he developed and maintained the family acreage, other companies retained him for vineyard management services based on his consistently great results.

Depending on the time of year, Saviez Vineyard Management employs up to 80 people, many of which have been with him since he took the helm. Motivated personnel and great work ethic is the key to Saviez Vineyard Management’s continued success.

Over the years, the Vineyard Management Company has gradually expanded in to a fully operational Vineyard Development Company as well. Currently, Paul handles over 30 different parcels, ranging from backyard vineyards to large commercial vineyards tracts in Napa Valley and the surrounding area. From irrigation systems & fence installation down to planting your vines, we are ready. Throughout the years Saviez Vineyard Management has developed a good working relationship with all of the Vineyard Architectural firms in the area, making for a smooth operation.

With years of development work under his belt, Paul has found that much of the General Engineering work needing to be done is best tackled simultaneously with development. Saviez Vineyard Management has made it a point to have state of the art equipment to handle all of these situations. We even have a General Engineer on staff to complete such projects with efficiency and a keen eye for detail. Need a road?  No problem!

• Francois Saviez arrives at Ellis Island, New York, from the Alsace Region of France. ( known for its Gewurztraminers and Rieslings).
• Manages Vineyard Estate for the much celebrated Lilly Coit of San Francisco, on Larkmead Ln., near the current site of Saviez Vineyards.

• Francois Saviez marries the Widow Marie Louise Bordot.
• They start a family that consists of four sons and Marie’s daughter from a previous marriage.

• Francois & Marie Saviez purchase 250 acres of prime vineyard land known as the “Home Ranch”, which also produced Walnuts & Plums.
  

• Cyril (Cy) Saviez was born. Later to be known as ‘Mr. Calistoga”.
• Later marries Mary Jane Mercier.
  

• The Saviez Family builds a winery (Bonded Winery #602).
• The Saviez Family builds a barn to bolster the Ranch operation. The barn is still used on a daily basis, and is a Registered Historical Landmark.
  

• Production of Wine begins as the spread of Phylloxera decimates the wine industry, both domestically and abroad.
• Ranch stays operational by continuing to produce walnuts, grapes & plums.
  

• Prohibition of Alcohol production is enacted in the United States.

• Custom Fruit Dehydrator is built at the ranch taking up a little over 5000 sq. ft.. This is the first building to use PG&E electrical service in Napa Valley.
  

• Francois Saviez arrested for bootlegging.
• Wine destroyed by Federal Government Agents (G men). Saviez spends minimal time in Jail.
  

• Prohibition Repealed. Back in Business!

• Margaret (Peg) Saviez is born to Cyril & Mary Jane Saviez.

• Francois Saviez passes away

• Winery Burns down in forest fire. The winery was not rebuilt due to post WWII economic recovery.
  

• Paul Mercier Saviez is born to Cyril & Mary Jane Saviez.

• Michael Rene Saviez is born to Frank (brother to Cyril)& Alice Saviez.

• Paul Saviez takes over as CEO Saviez Vineyards, and creates Saviez Vineyard Management.
• Monique Saviez is born to Paul & Eloise Saviez.
  

• WINE PRODUCTION FINALLY RESUMES! Coincidentally this year of wine production is referred to as the “Vintage of the Century” throughout the industry.
  

• Mike Saviez comes to work for Saviez Vineyard Management.

• Cyril Saviez passes away, leaving a legacy that is still talked about to this day.