Winery Overview
Gus Kalaris founded Axios, a luxury Napa Valley wine brand in 1999 to much acclaim. The success of Axios has spawned the Worthy, Truth, Kalaris and Telios brands. In 2013 Kalaris purchased a home surrounded by over 10 acres of vineyards in Calistoga. His goal is to produce a world class Pomerol-style red wines from the estate under the Kalaris label. Gus Kalaris ~ Owner Gus Kalaris is the founder and owner of Constantine Wines, a wine distribution and import company founded in 1986 that has enjoyed a great reputation for premium offerings. Under his leadership, Constantine Wines has enjoyed decades of uninterrupted growth. Kalaris founded Axios, a luxury Napa Valley wine brand in 1999 to much acclaim. The success of Axios has spawned the Worthy, Truth, Kalaris and Telios brands. Gus, a Greek American, born in Washington, DC is fluent in the Greek language and dedicated to his heritage. Kalaris has received numerous awards and national recognition for his charitable endeavors and serves on many charitable and philanthropic boards including Cystic Fibrosis and the Cal Ripken Sr Foundation. In 2013, Kalaris purchased a home surrounded by over 10 acres of vineyards in Calistoga. His goal is to produce a world class Pomerol-style red blend from the estate under the Kalaris label. Manny Gomes ~ Vineyard and Estate Manager Manny is a valuable member to our Axios family. The Vineyard Estate Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our farming operations. Manny helps advise the Production Management Team on the short-term and long-term fruit supply. Axios A powerhouse collaboration between proprietor Gus Kalaris and winemaker Bob Egelhoff, Axios is a super premium Cabernet Sauvignon of Napa Valley "cult" status. Axios, meaning worthy in Greek, reflects Gus' vision to craft a wine of Bordeaux influence that represents the richness of its' Napa Valley origin. This wine was proudly served at a reception hosted by President Bush at The White House in March of 2002. Worthy Worthy is the second label of Axios - the super premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Axios is the the Greek word for worthy. Worthy’s Cabernet Sauvignon dominated Bordeaux blend enjoyed overnight success when it stormed into the market in 2001. Over the years Worthy has been recognized as a household name in cult wines. Truth The label for Truth was the inspiration behind this wine's name. Looking at one's own reflection unveils the truth. This intriguing label was proudly displayed at the SFMOMA's exhibition "How Wine Became Modern" in 2010-2011. Beyond the packaging you will find an outstanding bistro style wine at a value price point.”