Don Weaver, Winemaker

Don Weaver has worked with H. William Harlan for over forty years.

Formerly an art director, Weaver came to the Napa Valley on a lark to work the harvest of 1975. Eleven years later, after learning his craft at various wineries, including Beringer and Heitz Cellars, he went to work for Mr. Harlan at Merryvale where he was – by various turns – cellarmaster, winemaker, national sales director and partner. He subsequently joined the team at Harlan Estate.

In 1995 he turned his full attention to the launch of Harlan Estate's first vintages.  As estate director, he is responsible, along with the winemaking team, for overseeing all aspects of that small, highly acclaimed wine estate located in the western hills of Oakville. Additionally, he is a co-founder of the BOND and Promontory wine estates.

Weaver lives in Napa with his wife Tonya.