Our Story
A dream that was over a decade in the making, we’ve wanted to make wines we love and share with the people we love.
Accurso Wines was founded in 2022 by Michael and Waverly Accurso, though the idea had been quietly fermenting for over a decade.
Michael, a Napa Valley native, and Waverly, originally from Granite Bay, both studied Wine & Viticulture at Cal Poly. They met during the 2012 harvest as interns at Goldeneye Winery in Anderson Valley, where long days, purple hands, and a shared love for wine quickly turned into something more.
From there, their paths continued to intertwine. Michael stayed on at Goldeneye, eventually becoming head winemaker, while Waverly built her expertise in the lab at Roederer Estate. In 2018, they made their way back to Napa Valley, taking on new roles and gaining experience across some of the region’s most respected wineries—Michael at Far Niente (working on EnRoute and Bella Union), and Waverly with Frank Family Vineyards, Hundred Acre, and Simon Family Estate.
Along the way came countless harvests, two kids, and a growing vision for something of their own.
Accurso Wines is the natural result of that journey—equal parts experience, passion, and a shared sense of adventure.
When it came time to decide what to make, the answer was simple: wines they genuinely love to drink. Coastal Pinot Noir and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon became the foundation of his and hers, respectively each expressing both place and personality.
Of course, like most winemakers, they don’t like to sit still for too long. There’s always something new to explore. Each vintage is an opportunity to work with new vineyard sources, experiment thoughtfully, and keep things interesting, both for themselves and for those drinking the wines.
At the end of the day, Accurso Wines is about more than just what’s in the glass, it’s about the story behind it, the people who share it, and the moments that bring it all together.
Pinot Noir is without question, the grape we return to most. After more than 25 years working with it, across vineyards, fermentations, and countless vintages, it has become both a foundation and a constant source of inspiration. Each year, our goal is simple: to let the vintage speak, crafting a Pinot Noir that is thoughtful, expressive, and true to where and when it was grown.
Cabernet Sauvignon feels equally at home. Living and working in the Napa Valley, it’s a natural extension of our story. With access to an exceptional vineyard source, this wine is rooted in place as structured, layered, and reflective of the depth and character that define the Napa Valley.
Together, these wines represent both sides of what we love most: elegance and power, coastal influence and valley warmth, tradition and evolution; always shaped by the season, and never exactly the same twice.
Our Label
Our label is deeply personal—something we’ve carried with us long before Accurso Wines ever existed.
The artwork was hand-drawn by our dear friend, Lyndsey Rocca, and gifted to us on our wedding day. It reflects each of our Druid trees, both distinct in form, yet connected below the surface. Different, but inherently aligned. It’s a quiet representation of partnership, of growing individually while building something shared at the roots.
Over time as our family has grown, Lyndsey has created additional pieces for our children. Those works have naturally found their way onto our bottles, evolving into a true family collection—each label tied not just to a wine, but to a chapter of our lives.
What started as a meaningful gift has become the visual thread that connects everything we do. From meeting beneath the redwoods years ago to building Accurso Wines today, the artwork feels both grounding and full circle.
It’s more than a label, it is a reflection of where we began, and everything that continues to grow from it.
