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Meridith Mimbs

Founder & President

Meridith brings a thoughtful sensibility to Ninth Acre, shaped by an appreciation for beauty, balance, and the quiet details that make something exceptional.

Her influence can be felt throughout the estate, from the vineyards and wines to the experiences created around them. She approaches each with intention, allowing quality and a sense of place to lead.

For Meridith, Ninth Acre is as much about what is felt as what is made, a reflection of the life, place, and experiences that inspired it.

Andrew Sokol

Founder

Andrew founded Ninth Acre around a belief that exceptional experiences are built through attention to detail.

After years spent building businesses and returning to Napa Valley, he and his family made St. Helena home and began creating Ninth Acre as something deliberately personal, an estate, a collection of wines, and an experience intended to be shared.

His approach to Ninth Acre is simple: surround the project with exceptional people, pursue quality without unnecessary compromise, and never stop looking for the next acre.

Andrew Sokol

Founder

Andrew founded Ninth Acre around a belief that exceptional experiences are built through attention to detail.

After years spent building businesses and returning to Napa Valley, he and his family made St. Helena home and began creating Ninth Acre as something deliberately personal, an estate, a collection of wines, and an experience intended to be shared.

His approach to Ninth Acre is simple: surround the project with exceptional people, pursue quality without unnecessary compromise, and never stop looking for the next acre.

Shawn Johnson

Winemaker

Shawn approaches winemaking with a deep respect for the vineyard and a belief that the most compelling wines begin with the character of the land.

His work is rooted in healthy soils, thoughtful farming, and minimal intervention in the cellar, allowing each vineyard to speak with clarity while building structure, depth, and the ability to evolve beautifully over time.

At Ninth Acre, his approach is one of restraint and precision:

shaping wines that are expressive of place, composed in their youth, and made to endure.

Lyndsi Lopes

Director of Hospitality

Lyndsi leads the private experience at Ninth Acre, with responsibility for how the estate is presented and how each visit is delivered. Her background includes working with highly regarded, multigenerational wineries, where she developed a deep appreciation for Napa Valley’s history and the importance of genuine connection.

At Ninth Acre, she oversees the experience end-to-end, from introduction through departure, ensuring every interaction is thoughtful, intentional, and aligned with the estate’s standard. Her approach combines warmth with precision, creating a high-touch environment that feels personal and natural, while consistently reflecting the quality and care behind the wines.

She looks forward to welcoming guests, introducing them to the estate, and ensuring each visit is both memorable and meaningful.

Lyndsi Lopes

Director of Hospitality

Lyndsi leads the private experience at Ninth Acre, with responsibility for how the estate is presented and how each visit is delivered. Her background includes working with highly regarded, multigenerational wineries, where she developed a deep appreciation for Napa Valley’s history and the importance of genuine connection.

At Ninth Acre, she oversees the experience end-to-end, from introduction through departure, ensuring every interaction is thoughtful, intentional, and aligned with the estate’s standard.

Her approach combines warmth with precision, creating a high-touch environment that feels personal and natural, while consistently reflecting the quality and care behind the wines.

She looks forward to welcoming guests, introducing them to the estate, and ensuring each visit is both memorable and meaningful.

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