By: Jess Lander
A prominent French wine family bought Robin Williams’ Napa Valley estate in 2016 to start a winery. Now, some 10 years, Pym-Rae has opened its first tasting room.
Jess Lander is a Wine Reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle. Her writing focuses on the California wine industry, particularly in Napa Valley and Sonoma County, covering topics such as winery acquisitions, land use debates, and the farmworker rights movement, while also highlighting new restaurant and tasting room openings. Jess has been featured in various publications including Eater, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, and Diablo Magazine, and is the author of "The Essential Napa Valley Cookbook," which raised significant funds for restaurant workers affected by the pandemic.
