Black Coyote
California 
"Black Coyote" is the name given to the union of Dr. Ernest A. Bates, Dr. Olin Robison, Jack Ruffle, and Stanley S. Trotman, Jr. They're strategically collaborating their time, energy, interest, and resources into the Napa Valley wine industry. Their name, "Black Coyote," represents the whimsical, yet clever, side of four very prominent gentlemen, who enjoy the occasional stress release that the name suggests. Collaboratively, they're ingeniously enjoying the quality of life that's synonymous with Napa Valley. The pursuit of fine wine is a passionate mission for each "Black Coyote."