Campesino Vineyards

A Napa native, Griselda Ceja is no stranger to the agriculture, hospitality and wine industry. Raised in the Carneros wine-growing region, her childhood home was located in the midst of rolling hills and near a stream that led to the Napa River – an idyllic setting for childhood outdoor adventures. As the youngest in a family of ten children, Griselda was allowed to play while her parents and siblings toiled in the vineyards, but as she grew older she willingly accepted her family responsibilities. In fact, her fondest memories are of harvest: riding the gondolas, sorting out leaves from the picking bins and preparing lunch for the work crews. Griselda and her mother always prepared an elaborate meal to nourish the campesinos. She’ll never forget how appreciative the workers were to receive a hot home-cooked meal. This memory embodies the spirit of Campesino Cellars today.