Steve Tonella was born in Napa Valley and grew up living in Sonoma and Rutherford. He is the 4^th Generation crafting wines from this wonderful Napa estate.

From an early age Steve worked in the vineyards with his father and grandfather.  Enjoying the hot sun and helping in the vineyard by suckering vines (removing unwanted shoots) tying, training, and irrigating formed his early encounters in vineyards.  He says he is amazed to have survived as the mode of transportation was the infamous 3-wheeler motorcycles that were accident prone and tipped easily.

Those early years shaped Steve’s endless commitment to vineyard management and passion for winemaking.

S. R. Tonella Cellars is the culmination of over 100 continuous years in the wine business in Rutherford, Napa Valley. Their purpose is simply to make history by crafting the best premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc & Bordeaux wines that represent the best of Rutherford and Napa Valley.

S. R. Tonella Cellar’s aspiration is that their wine is shared to create some small but memorable piece of history with everyone who crosses paths with the estate.

Today, Steve manages the 100 year old family vineyard and wine business with the help of his wife Ariadna.