The Reid Family The
Reid's have roots in the Napa Valley that go back to the mid 19th
century. Kirk's great-great grandparents met at the Napa Hotel in 1862.
They married and settled near Calistoga where they farmed the land and
served as guides for East Coast tourists who visited The Geysers. Their
daughter, Kirk's great-grandmother, was born in Calistoga in 1875. Kirk was born in Palo Alto and grew up in Los Altos, California. After graduating from Occidental College in Los Angeles, he was a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines. He attended medical school at the University of Hawaii and the University of California, Davis. Kirk is fond of pointing out that the practice of medicine and the making of great wine both require blending science and art. Karen also grew up in Los Altos. She studied art at UC Berkeley and, after graduation taught English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Micronesia. When the children were teenagers, she became manager of Kirk's medical office. A skilled designer, Karen created the J.Kirkwood label. Kirk and Karen's interest in winemaking began in 1978 after settling in the Napa Valley. There they raised three children and Kirk, a family physician, established a medical practice. Their hobby of winemaking gradually evolved into Reid Family Vineyards. Their first vineyard was planted in 1992. As children, the Reid kids, Kevin, Kyla, and Bay helped to make the homemade wine. As adults, they enjoy sharing J.Kirkwood Merlot with friends across the country - Kevin married Diane, lives in Napa, and is the director of a local choral music program. Kyla is married to Erik, lives in San Francisco, and is a senior financial analyst for Pottery Barn . Bay is a personal banker for Santa Barbara Bank & Trust and his significant other is Rachel. (front to back) Rachel, Bay, Karen, Kyla, Kevin, Diane, Kirk, & Erik  |
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