Keeping Agricultural Traditions Alive
Miguel Solares
Owner
Farming has been part of Miguel Solares’ family for generations. He grew up running around the orange orchards of Naples, Florida. Prior to that, his family was growing sugar in Cuba and apples in Spain. A love of the land is in his blood.
With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality technology field, Miguel has a proven track record of driving growth, fostering partnerships, and executing successful acquisitions.
As the proprietor of Solares Vineyards, Miguel follows his entrepreneurial drive, passion for winemaking, and commitment to sustainable practices.
Olga Mari Solares
Owner
Olga, a Miami native raised by her mother (Dr. Olga Maria Quiros, a dedicated neonatologist) in Vero Beach, Florida, embodies familial devotion and inner strength. Her upbringing in a large, first-generation American family of Cuban and Dominican heritage instilled in her a profound sense of compassion and resilience, with family at the heart of everything she does.
Olga graduated from Boston University and Florida International University with a degree in business administration, specializing in marketing and international business. She excelled in public relations, particularly with nonprofit and hospitality clients, showcasing her strong communication and networking skills. After three years of running her own business, Olga shifted her focus entirely to her growing family.
Today, Olga gracefully divides her time between Miami and Saint Helena, spending several months each year nurturing the vineyard. Her journey serves as a testament to the power of quiet determination and unwavering support in creating a harmonious family life amid the hustle and bustle of entrepreneurship.
Mark Neal
Vineyard Manager
Mark Neal’s life-long involvement with the Napa Valley and his father, Jack’s, vineyard management business began at a very early age when he worked side by side with his father planting and training vines. Before he was driving a car, he was operating tractors, earthmovers, and trucks—developing a passion for the agriculture of the region. As Mark grew, so did his interest and talent in viticulture and developing vineyards from the raw ground.
In 1994, Mark assumed the position of president and owner of Jack Neal & Son, Inc. (JNS). The company has grown considerably under his management, but Mark has worked hard to ensure that it provides the same excellent service, commitment to quality, and personal attention to its clients that were its founding principles under his father’s guidance. Mark continues to direct every aspect of JNS’ operations and is proud to have assembled a talented team of experts to help him carry on his father’s vision.
Get to Know the Solares Family
They’re hard workers and big dreamers.
It was on one particular visit to the Valley where the couple reconnected to their love of wine, and the dream of having a vineyard began. Having the opportunity to provide the grapes to some of their favorite winemakers felt like a soul-fulfilling endeavor.
Napa Valley is where they found happiness. Nurturing Solares Vineyards is their calling, and nothing makes them happier than sharing that passion with others—typically over a glass of Cab.
