Debra Becker '91, '93

Owner
B.E.D. '91, M. Arch '93 (College of Design)
Alumni Association Member

About Lost Valley
100 years ago, western author Vingie Roe discovered herself in this valley and dubbed it Lost Valley as her friends got lost coming over the hill from Napa. She spent years on the ranch experiencing the wonder of the wild and writing romances of love and adventure.

Lost Valley continues this legacy of storytelling with small lots of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. All products are estate grown and organically farmed, telling a story of the season, the place, and offering a time capsule to share with others. Wine and Olive Oil are available Direct to Consumer, shipped to your location.

Shop Lost Valley Ranch Wines HERE

Address
1500 WOODEN VALLEY RD
 Napa, CA 94558

Contact Debra to explore the vineyards and get "Lost" enjoying the fruits of the Valley!

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About Debra

Debra Becker is the owner of Lost Valley Ranch Wines, established in 2023 and Adjunct Faculty at the UMN. She earned her Winemaking Certificate from UC Davis and works as vintner and manager of Lost Valley. She is also partner of Cordero Vineyards, 24 acres of organically farmed vineyards at the ranch. Varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Verdot, and Chardonnay.

She comes from a long career in sustainable architecture and has applied that experience and passion to agriculture and wine making. The ranch is certified sustainable through CSWA and a verified Micro-Producer through Save the Family Farms.

Debra retired from full-time work in the building design and construction industry after more than 30 years. Her work included Airports Leader and Americas Construction Industry Leader for Honeywell Building Solutions, Vice President for Special Projects at Adolfson & Peterson Construction, and chair of the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA). Her education includes Masters of Architecture, University of Minnesota and Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Minnesota. 

She currently supports the Midwest USGBC chapter in LEED building performance for non-profit organizations and teaches Sustainability for Construction Managers at the University of Minnesota. She is a LEED AP BD+C, an associate member of the American Institute of Architects, board member of Women for WineSense Napa-Sonoma, and prior board member of WomenVenture.