Strala: to shine brightly, emit rays, radiate light. Stråla Vineyards is the shared dream of Jason and Laura Ray.

Jason, the founder of Napa Select Vineyard Services, brings over a decade of expertise in vineyard management. Growing up in Orcutt, California, Jason’s roots in farming run deep. With a degree in Crop Sciences and Ag Business from CalPoly San Luis Obispo, he established a high-end vineyard management company in 2005. Today, Jason is renowned for his exceptional viticulture skills, managing over 1,100 acres of prime vineyards in Napa and Sonoma.

Laura’s journey from Wisconsin to the West Coast led her from the medical field to the captivating world of wine. Winning the Master Sommelier blind tasting in 2011 transitioned her into barrel sales, and soon after, she and Jason met. Together, their passion for wine birthed Stråla Vineyards in 2013, starting with a humble 300 cases of red blends and cabernet.

At the helm of winemaking for Stråla is Maayan Koschitzky, a renowned winemaker from Israel who has made his mark in California. Since 2017, he has led the winery with innovation and expertise. In addition to his role at Strala, Maayan partners with Miguel Luna and Pete Richmond in La Pelle Wines.

With a background crafting wine at prestigious estates like Screaming Eagle and Dalla Valle, and serving as director of winemaking for Philippe Melka's Atelier Melka, Maayan's talent is undeniable. Recognized as one of Wine Enthusiast's 40 Under 40 Tastemakers in 2019, Maayan continues to shape the future of California winemaking with his passion and skill.

2021 is looking to be one of the vintages of the decade. Wine Spectator blessed this year with a 97 point score, and said: "...resulting in a low crop in 2021. It produced fresh, vibrant and powerfully fruited wines, showing precision, floral lift and a sense of place. This vintage cements the new style in Napa."