Encanto—meaning enchantment—is a tribute to family, the rhythm of nature, and the dedicated hands that cultivate the earth. Founded by Mexican-American vintner Enrique Lopez, Encanto Vineyards represents a journey rooted in heritage. The youngest of 14 children from the village of El Espíritu in Michoacán, Mexico, Enrique learned the art of agriculture from his family before coming to the United States. His path led him from harvesting crops as a boy to earning a degree in Chemical Engineering, eventually bringing his scientific expertise and deep love for the land to the cellars of Stag’s Leap.

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In 2000, Enrique founded his vineyard management company, tending to the very Napa Valley fields his family had nurtured since the late 1960s. Guided by a philosophy of sustainable farming and working in harmony with nature's cycles, his ultimate dream was realized in 2008 with Encanto’s first award-winning vintage.

 

Today, as a founding member of the Mexican American Vintners Association (MAVA), Enrique uses his platform to uplift the community and empower the next generation. Our single-variety, single-vineyard wines stand as a proud celebration of our roots, our culture, and the farmworkers who form the true backbone of Napa Valley.