Andis Wines
April 13, 2021 | By Glenda Cunningham
A Splash of Modern in Old Amador A visit here is to venture into the best of the old and the new of the Sierra Foothills wine scene. Founded in 2010 by Andy Friedlander and Janis Akuna, the Andis winery is a modern state of the art “green” designed winery with a focus not only […]
Saini Vineyards
February 11, 2020 | By Glenda Cunningham
The Sainis are 4th generation Sonoma County grape growers that have been farming grapes in both the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys for over 100 years. Renowned for their integrity, attention to detail and impeccable farming skills; their passion for quality coupled with their experience and familiarity with the land they farm sets them apart […]
Beltane Ranch
February 11, 2020 | By Glenda Cunningham
Bricoleur Vineyards
February 11, 2020 | By Glenda Cunningham
No plan? Noooo problem! The visionary founders behind Bricoleur are Sonoma natives Mark and Elizabeth Hanson who chose a winery name that means “without a plan” and a tour at this elaborate estate leaves the impression that the Hansons are just getting started! This new winery and events venue near Windsor has it all: 22 […]
R&B Cellars
November 1, 2019 | By Glenda Cunningham
Trentadue
July 9, 2019 | By freshmint
The goal when Trentadue Winery started in 1969, was to produce affordable, every day drinking wine, and they refused to sacrifice on quality. The Trentadue wines are products of that credo, proving that excellence in grape growing and wine making don’t require a hefty price tag. From their Estate to your dinner table, these wines […]
V. Sattui Winery
July 9, 2019 | By freshmint
V. Sattui Winery stands today as the result of hard work, dedication, and the extraordinary vision of two men who happen to be related. Vittorio Sattui started the business in 1885 after emigrating from Genoa, Italy. The law-abiding Vittorio was forced to shut down when Prohibition went into effect, and the winery would lay dormant […]
St. Francis Winery
July 9, 2019 | By freshmint
For more than four decades, the wines of St. Francis Winery & Vineyards have reflected the finest mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma County. Winery founder, Joe Martin, fell in love with Sonoma Valley and established St. Francis Vineyard in 1971, planting 22 acres of Chardonnay and the first 60 acres of Merlot in Sonoma […]
Simoncini Vineyards
July 9, 2019 | By freshmint
Shannon Ridge Family of Wines | Vigilance Vineyards
July 9, 2019 | By freshmint
Owner and visionary leader of Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, Clay Shannon has transformed his ranch into one of the agricultural icons of California’s North Coast, and in doing so is changing the face and substance of grape-growing in the USA. Clay grew up on a farm in Healdsburg in Sonoma County. He began his […]
