In this week’s BWG Backyard Sessions, we are spending time with a winemaker whose work quietly threads through some of Napa Valley’s most iconic labels.

Chris Carpenter has spent his career shaping wines that balance power with precision across La Jota, Cardinale, Lokoya, and beyond. While the wines span different estates and elevations, they share a common thread of intention and clarity, built from a deep respect for site and a detail driven approach in the cellar.