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Tracy Smith is a fourth-generation Napa Valley native whose wine country roots stretch back to the early 1900s, when her great-grandparents immigrated from Italy. Her great-grandfather, Anatolio Micheli, spent over 30 years at Beringer Winery while farming a St. Helena ranch – the same piece of property Tracy calls home today.

For the next century, Tracy’s family continued to shape the valley’s agricultural and cultural landscape. Her maternal grandfather, Aldo (Mike) Micheli, co-owned The Pastime bar in St. Helena for 30 years with his sister and brother-in-law, and her paternal grandfather, Harold Smith, founded the construction company responsible for building many of the valley’s iconic wineries and roads. Tracy’s father, Laryl, worked on early developments for Sterling, Mondavi, and Phelps before joining Rutherford Hill, where he expanded operations and oversaw construction of its wine caves. Her mother, Annette, was a beloved educator and helped bottle the family’s own Fir Hill Ranch wine back in the early 80s.

Tracy stepped away from Napa to earn her business degree from the University of Montana, but soon returned home to work with Joel Gott, Acme Fine Wines, Hourglass, and eventually Terra Valentine, where she became General Manager. In 2016, she joined Danica Patrick’s wine label, Somnium, and has since transformed it into a thriving, nationally recognized brand.

As General Manager, Tracy oversees all aspects of Somnium’s operations, client experience, and growth – bringing passion, precision, and deep local knowledge to everything she does. Off-duty, she serves on the National Advisory Board for the Emeril Lagasse Foundation and Aaron Sanchez Impact Fund, which empowers youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition, and arts education. She is also an active member of Wine Women, and a loyal regular at Napa Valley destinations like Charlie’s, Torc, and Acme Fine Wine. Tracy loves a new adventure, and appreciates the wine world’s endless opportunities to discover and explore. 

Tracy Smith, tracy@somniumwine.com