Joseph Pelissa came to Napa Valley from Italy and purchased his first 35 acres of land with a single gold coin in 1903. His son Andrew later took over, acquiring 1000 acres in Oakville and Yountville. Today, Ghost Block continues to be family-owned and run, overseen by 4th and 5th generation family members who live on and farm the land. Since planting their first grapes the family has supplied fruit to some of the best wineries in Napa Valley, and is 100% certified organic since 1991.