Flying Horse Winery

Flying Horse Winery is owned and operated by the Smeding Family. Hendrik runs the day to day winery business, Lettie is the winemaker, Hendrik IV keeps an eye on our vineyard, and Bergen works on marketing and sales.

The Smeding family has a four generation history of working in agriculture in the Napa Valley. It all started in the 1920’s when Lettie’s Scandinavian grandparents Ivar and Saima Asplund came to the Napa Valley, purchased land, and began farming. Ivar owned and managed prune orchards. He was also active in the grape business, helping with harvests and hauling grapes. Lettie’s mother would often be seen helping her father with the farm.