Located in the beautiful hills above Saratoga, CA, House Family Vineyards was founded by Dave House in 1998. As part of the Santa Cruz Mountains winegrowing region, House Family produces award-winning wines from their estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Chardonnay.
As a family member, Jim has been involved in the vineyard and winery operation since the beginning. He has been the winemaker since 2010. Jim believes in the value of letting the wine express itself with a minimal amount of intervention, and oversees the harvest, fermentation and aging processes with a gentle hand. Jim's approach has paid off greatly, as House Family produces award-winning wines, which repeatedly garner both local and national critical acclaim.
As a champion of the Santa Cruz Mountain’s AVA, Jim serves as the president of the Winegrower’s Association. Along with his fellow growers, he believes that organic and sustainable farming are the best path forward to creating world class wines.