McCrorie Family Vineyard, LLC
Napa, California
phone 707.299.7085
fax 828.328.8075

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Hank & Bernice McCrorie - Owners, Burly Wines

Hank McCrorie grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and attended Lenoir Rhyne College. He was captain of the football team which was ranked number one among small colleges. Hank began what was to become a long and successful career selling pharmaceuticals for Pfizer, reaching the level of Executive Vice President of sales. After 40 years with Pfizer, Hank and his wife Bernice, who was born and raised in Sonoma County, California, decided to retire in Napa Valley. They both felt it was one of the most beautiful places in the country and looked forward to many years relaxing and enjoying great wine. 

Hank & Bernice have a fondness for robust California Cabernet, and when the opportunity came from the Simpkins Ranch in the Coombsville area of Napa Valley to buy grapes from 9 ½ acres of newly planted Cabernet Sauvignon they finally had a chance to turn a hobby into a passion. Hand-crafted at a small boutique winery owned by Fred Razi, where the McCrories were introduced to the Monticelli brothers winemaking team, Burly came to life in 2004.

Massimo & Mario Monticelli - Winemakers, Burly Wines

Massimo and Mario Monticelli are fourth generation winemakers, who were introduced to Napa Valley winemaking by true masters in the craft. Mario was able to work under the direction of Philippe Melka, producing high end wines with artisan techniques and style. Massimo spent his early career working at the famed Cabernet winery, Silver Oak until he left to focus his efforts on consulting for small boutique labels.

The Monticelli Brothers understand the McCrorie’s vision. They recognize the quality and health of the vineyard, maintained by the highly skilled and well-known viticulturalist, Michael Wolf, and unique terroir of the Coombsville area of Napa Valley. Massimo and Mario try to guide the winemaking process in such a way that the fullness of the grapes is expressed with as little outside influence as possible. The BURLY Team believes that small production is the key to maintaining a high quality wine, which they often find time to share over a great steak and a beautiful Napa Valley sunset.