Napa and Sonoma Wine Co. Signed by Jacob Beringer - PASS-CO Authenticated Autographed Stock Certificate

Unissued stock signed by Jacob Beringer who co-founded Beringer Vineyards with his brother Frederick. PASS-CO Authenticated Grade CU UNC. Light X cancelled. Very Important!

Jacob Beringer, a German-American vintner, co-founded the Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley with his brother Frederick in 1876. An experienced cellar master, Jacob brought his winemaking expertise to California, overseeing the construction of the historic winery and the unique hand-dug wine caves that are still in use today. His pioneering work, coupled with his brother’s business acumen, solidified Beringer’s position as a leading winery in the region.

Beyond the winery’s establishment, Jacob Beringer played a pivotal role in its operational success and long-term growth. His foresight extended to strategic vineyard acquisitions and the innovative design of the winery’s gravity-flow system and cooling caves. These features created ideal aging conditions without mechanical cooling. Together with his brother, Jacob successfully marketed their wines, eventually earning international recognition and laying the groundwork for what would become one of Napa Valley’s oldest continuously operating wineries.