We now have several bases of operations that enable us to offer better support for both counties.
Base of operations move.
2010
2007
Saviez Vineyards tasting room is constructed on the very sight of Francois & Marie Louise’s original home.
2000
Cyril Saviez passes away, leaving a legacy that is still talked about to this day.
Mike Saviez becomes Sales & Marketing Director for Saviez Vineyards.
1999
Mike Saviez comes to work for Saviez Vineyard Management.
1997
WINE PRODUCTION FINALLY RESUMES! Coincidentally this year of wine production is referred to as the “Vintage of the Century” throughout the industry.
1988
Paul Saviez takes over as CEO Saviez Vineyards, and creates Saviez Vineyard Management.
Monique Saviez is born to Paul & Eloise Saviez.
1974
Michael Rene Saviez is born to Frank (nephew to Cyril) & Alice Saviez.
1954
Paul Mercier Saviez is born to Cyril & Mary Jane Saviez. A new generation begins.
1946
Winery Burns down in forest fire. The winery was not rebuilt due to post WWII economic recovery.
1944
Francois Saviez passes away after having resided 61 years in the U.S.
1942
Margaret (Peg) Saviez is born to Cyril & Mary Jane Saviez.
1933
Prohibition was finally Repealed. Saviez is back in Business!
1923
Francois Saviez arrested for bootlegging.
Wine destroyed by Federal Government Agents (G men). Saviez spends minimal time in Jail.
1922
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.
1918
Prohibition of Alcohol production is enacted in the United States.
1917
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.
1916
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.
1909
Cyril (Cy) Saviez was born. Later to be known as ‘Mr. Calistoga”.
Later marries Mary Jane Mercier.
1900
Francois & Marie Saviez purchase 250 acres of prime vineyard land known as the “Home Ranch”, which also produced Walnuts & Plums.
1885
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.
1883
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.
Saviez Vineyard Management was established over 20 years ago with the philosophy that “Longevity is the persistence of excellence.”
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!
