🌿 About Spirit Horse Vineyards
Where good wine meets bold women and big-hearted purpose.
At Spirit Horse Vineyards, we believe wine is more than a beverage—it’s a bridge. A bridge to connection. To community. To joy. And to the kind of world we want to live in.
Founded in 2013, Spirit Horse is a 100% woman-owned boutique winery built on the belief that life (and wine) is better when shared. We craft small-lot wines from exceptional vineyards across California and Oregon—including elegant Napa Valley Estate reds, bright Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs, and sun-kissed Rosés and Sparkling wines from Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley.
But the true spirit of Spirit Horse lives in the vibrant circle of women who gather around our wines. The Spirit Horse Wine Society isn’t just a club—it’s a community. A place where members know the winemaker (hi, I’m Heather!), cheer each other on, and savor curated experiences that bring laughter, connection, and deeper meaning to the glass.
🍷 For Women, By Women—with Purpose
In an industry where only 3% of winery owners and 10% of winemakers are women, we’re here to shake things up. Spirit Horse is proudly rooted in a mission to lift women up—whether that’s raising a glass to friendship or raising funds for the causes that matter.
A portion of every bottle you purchase goes directly to organizations that change lives, including the Spirit Horse Riding Center in Napa—a therapeutic rescue ranch helping children and families thrive. From local vineyards to global initiatives, your wine makes waves in all the right ways.
✨ Wine With Heart (and a Little Horsepower)
At Spirit Horse, wine isn’t just for sipping—it’s for sparking joy, building bonds, and making a difference. Whether you’re discovering a new varietal, dancing under the stars at a pickup party, or simply treating yourself to a moment of calm at the end of the day, we’re here for it. With you. Together.
So here’s to powerful pours and powerful women.
To good wine, good hearts, and good company.
To changing the world—one bottle, one laugh, one connection at a time.
Let’s raise a glass to the ride.
Welcome to Spirit Horse. 🐎💫
🍷 Meet founder & chief alchemist Heather Rader
Founder. Wine Dreamer. Connector. Creator.
Oregon-raised and passion-fueled, Heather Rader is the heart and horsepower behind Spirit Horse Vineyards. A former high-energy corporate executive who once hustled sponsorships for the NFL and led sales teams at Monster.com and various startups, Heather traded in the boardroom for the vineyard—and never looked back.
After earning her business degree from the University of Oregon, Heather spent years navigating the fast-paced world of sales and strategy. But it was her dream to create a wine brand that meant something—a place where community came first, where women cheered each other on, and where every bottle poured a little more good into the world.
So in 2013, she made it happen.
Today, Heather is the proud Founder & Owner of Spirit Horse Vineyards, a boutique winery rooted in connection, purpose, and play. She’s built more than a wine label—she’s built a movement. One that celebrates women over 40 who know what they love, who lift each other up, and who believe great wine tastes even better when it gives back.
Whether she’s hosting a member event, mentoring young girls, or helping raise funds for the Spirit Horse Riding Center, Heather brings warmth, humor, and bold-hearted leadership to everything she does.
Cheers to following your passion—and inviting others along for the ride. 🐎🍷