“After 35 years, working alongside Kathryn Kennedy, her son Marty Mathis continues their commitment to growing and making world class sustainable wines.”

From 1979 until 1988 Kathryn’s tiny winery produced only Estate Cabernet. Kathryn became known for her Estate Cabernet, packaged in a distinctive silver label that bears her signature. This flagship wine is an age-worthy bottling limited to 600 cases per year.

Kathryn Kennedy (July 28, 1927 – August 23, 2009) was a California wine grower, establishing her vineyard during the growth phase in the California wine history known as "The Wine Boom of the early 1970s".

In 1973 eight acres of vines were planted on their own roots by Kathryn and her extended family. Excellent soil, a climate possessing just the right amount of marine influence, and intense personal attention combine to yield superb quality grapes.

Sep 8, 2009 · With owner Kathryn Kennedy’s death this past month, the fate of her namesake vineyard and winery in Silicon Valley is in limbo. The 7-acre vineyard, from which she initially produced Cabernet and later Syrah, is an agricultural island amid sweeping McMansions in the tony town of Saratoga, Calif.

Aug 22, 2007 · Kathryn Kennedy Winery Description With eight acres of vines, excellent soil, a climate possessing just the right amount of marine influence, and a high level of personal attention, we grow some of the best grapes imaginable.

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Kathryn was a pioneering female in the CA wine industry. Her brand was one of the first to bear a woman’s name. Her location was unusual too. Although Saratoga had a stellar wine history in the 1880s, by the 1970s it was far from Napa and off the map to all but the most astute.