It’s less than 100 miles from the modern metropolis of Silicon Valley to the tranquil hills of Napa Valley, but to most people they are worlds apart. For one of the most trailblazing American engineers and wine collectors of the 20th century, though, these two, seemingly contrary regions were in fact the perfect pairing. It’s less than 100 miles from the modern metropolis of Silicon Valley to the tranquil hills of Napa Valley, but to most people they are worlds apart. For one of the most trailblazing American engineers and wine collectors of the 20th century, though, these two, seemingly contrary regions were in fact the perfect pairing. It’s less than 100 miles from the modern metropolis of Silicon Valley to the tranquil hills of Napa Valley, but to most people they are worlds apart. For one of the most trailblazing American engineers and wine collectors of the 20th century, though, these two, seemingly contrary regions were in fact the perfect pairing. It’s less than 100 miles from the modern metropolis of Silicon Valley to the tranquil hills of Napa Valley, but to most people they are worlds apart. For one of the most trailblazing American engineers and wine collectors of the 20th century, though, these two, seemingly contrary regions were in fact the perfect pairing.