Here's is a list of wineries participating in the 12th
Annual World of Pinot Noir. We've included a brief description
as well as a website link, so that you can find out more.
We've also detailed the WOPN 2012 events at which they'll
appear.
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Acacia Winery
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.232529 Longitude: -122.347711
Acacia is a small winery, open by appointment only, located in the heart of Carneros district of Napa. Founded in 1979, Acacia was one of the first wineries in the area to establish a reputation for vineyard-designated Pinot Noir. The winemaking staff is dedicated to its singular focus on Burgundian-style varietals. Acacia has taken advantage of its years of experience in determining the rootstocks and scion material best suited to its unique soil conditions (Haire and Diablo series clay loams) and its exposure both to the sun and to the winds from nearby San Pablo Bay. Dense vine spacing uses the land Winemaker Matthew Glynn's Pinot Noir style combines tradition and modern and modern techniques to achieve ideal balance complexity and flavor.
Friday Pinot Noir by the Sea Grand Tasting
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Adelaida Cellars
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.64928 Longitude: -120.794261
The historic HMR Vineyard, planted in 1963 and purchased by Adelaida Cellars in 1994, lies at an elevation of 1700 feet in the Santa Lucia Mountain range, some 13 miles form the Pacific Ocean. These original vines struggle nobly atop limestone-rich hillsides. Winemaker Terry Culton shares the vision of the late Andre Tschelistcheff who believed passionately in this vineyard and its wines.
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Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards
Buellton, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.595286 Longitude: -120.256096
Pioneer winegrowers in the Sta. Rita Hills since 1970, Thekla and Richard Sanford bring over 40 years of award-winning winemaking experience and sustainable farming methods to Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards. With over 100 acres of certified organic vineyards, Alma Rosa Winery focuses on excellence in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Other Burgundian varietals include; Pinot Gris Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir-Vin Gris (dry rosé).
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Ampelos Cellars
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.642565 Longitude: -120.43775
Ampelos is the greek word for vine chosen because we believe that all great wines start in the vineyard. We employ biodynamic farming practices with rich cover crops, our own compost, elimination of herbicides and in general good environmentally conscientious farming -- we are one of the first vineyards in the USA to be certified sustainable, organic and biodynamic. We are truly a small boutique winery focusing on Pinot Noir, Viognier, Rosé of Syrah, Syrah and Grenache.
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Ancien Wines
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.3047222 Longitude: -122.2988889
Vintage after vintage, generation upon generation, our ancestors trained the vine and toiled the soil in a quest to produce wines that life the spirit and succor the soul. Ancien is our tribute, our homage, to the artistry and passion of these past masters. Their spirit of discovery and their love for the wine and the soil lives on in our quest to discover the finest pinot noir vineyards and create wines of singular expression.
Friday Pinot Noir by the Sea Grand Tasting
Saturday Pinot Noir Adventure Camp: Kayaking
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Anne Amie Vineyards
Carlton, OR, USA
Latitude: 45.263353 Longitude: -123.138887
Pinot reigns supreme at Anne Amie Vineyards with Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc forming the heart of our production. Complementing the Pinot family is Old-Vine Estate Riesling and Muller Thurgau planted in 1979. As with all great wines ours started in the vineyards. We are fortunate to have some of Oregon's best sites, all of which are Salmon Safe and LIVE certified. Our estate vineyards, along with those we purchase from, receive only the minimal required treatments. Yields are dramatically reduced in order to give fruit with great depth and complexity.
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Saturday Dinner at The Neon Carrot
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Au Bon Climat
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.89625 Longitude: -120.297096
Jim Clendenen is the "Mind Behind" the classically made Burgundian wines from Au Bon Climat Winery. Au Bon Climat wines are made in the heart of the Santa Maria Valley on the famous Bien Nacido Vineyard. Founded in 1982 Clendenen is known for his focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay but also incorporates his classic style into some French and Italian varietals in his portfolio of wines.
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Bailiwick Wines
Sonoma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.153349 Longitude: -122.260898
Bailiwick was founded in 2009 by brothers Bryan and Paul Vais. We source Pinot Noir from ideally located vineyards tended by trusted growers, and using artisan winemaking methods on a limited production basis, we produce high quality wines with distinctive character.
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Baker Lane Vineyards
Sebastopol, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.472265 Longitude: -122.743144
At Baker Lane, we are profoundly motivated by winegrower model. Working with exceptional sites that benefit from the extended Sonoma Coast growing season, we strive to produce sustainably-grown, characterful fruit that expresses site varietal, preserving and showcasing the literal fruit of our efforts with the goal of making delicious wines to drink. In short, once we get the fruit to the winery, we try our best to not screw it up.
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Belle Glos
Rutherford, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.45915 Longitude: -122.422487
Belle Glos showcases distinctive Pinot Noirs produced from some of California’s top wine-growing regions. The vineyard locations can all be described as coastal, but the climate differences are significant, depending on the amount of fog, wind, sunlight, and soil type at each site. Each wine is crafted to distill the purest essence of the vineyard into elegant expressions of California Pinot Noir. Winemaker Joseph Wagner chose the name Belle Glos (pronounced BELL GLOSS) to honor his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, a co-founder of Caymus Vineyards.
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Bennett Valley Cellars
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.400513 Longitude: -122.639176
Nestled in the pristine Bennett Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area), Bennett Valley Cellars farms 40 acres of Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Our well-drained alluvial (volcanic) soils and fog cooled climate combine to create an ideal growing environment for producing world class wines. The end result is wine with flavors and aromatic characteristics unique to this beautiful valley.
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Benovia Winery
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.471366 Longitude: -122.797548
Benovia embraces a winemaking philosophy that exclaims 'exceptional vineyard sites produce wines with remarkable personality and extraordinary character'. Our wish is to showcase the uniqueness of our estate vineyards and explore the diverse expression of Pinot Noir throughout the Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley. Our wines are hand-crafted; we will always maintain a high level of personal involvement in farming wines with a sense of place
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Bergstrom Wines
Newberg, OR, USA
Latitude: 45.348902 Longitude: -123.050295
Bergstrom Wines is a family-owned and operated, artisan producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It was started in 1999 by Dr. John and Karen Bergstrom with the help of their son Josh Bergstrom and his wife Caroline. Josh is General Manager, Vineyard Manager and Winemaker. He pulls his expertise from his education in Burgundy, France and his 14 years experience making wines in Oregon's northern Willamette Valley. Bergstrom focuses on handcrafting small lots of wines from their five estate vineyards. All estate acreage is farmed biodynamically and all wines express the wonderful diversity of Oregon's many great terroirs.
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Friday Seaside Fête
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Bernardus Winery
Carmel, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.478902 Longitude: -121.730537
Bernardus Winery is located in Carmel Valley Village. Well known for it’s award winning Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and the estate grown Marinus, a traditional Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. For more information, please visit the Bernardus website at www.bernardus.com OR CALL TOLL FREE 800-223-2533.
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Bien Nacido Vineyards
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.892524 Longitude: -120.296802
Established in 1973 by a fifth-generation California farming family, Bien Nacido now provides Pinot Noir to some of the highest sought-after wineries in California and Oregon. With our first release of the 2007 Bien Nacido Vineyards Pinot Noir in 2010, we now make two each year. One from Bien Nacido Vineyards and one from Solomon Hills Vineyards. 100% varietal 100% reflection of the vintage. As growers first, we strive to make wines that represent our vineyards.
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Big Basin Vineyards
Boulder Creek, CA, USA
Latitude: 37.179338 Longitude: -122.162276
Founded in 1998 Big Basin Vineyards is known for Pinot Noir and Rhone blends. Passionately driven to produce unique and compelling wines winemaker/proprieter Bradley Brown grows organically and ferments only with native yeasts. Three single vineyard Santa Cruz Mountain Pinots are sourced from meticulously farmed vineyards in the cool Corralitos region just a few miles from Monterey Bay. A fourth Pinot vineyard is located at 2300 ft in the Gabilan Mountains near Mt. Harlan.
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Saturday Dinner at Novo
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Black Kite Cellars
San Francisco, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.99984 Longitude: -123.351997
Black Kite Cellars is a boutique winery in operation since 2004 owned by the Green and Birdsall families. We make pinot noir from our estate vineyard in Anderson Valley and from the Soberanes Vineyard in Santa Lucia Highlands. Our approach is to find unique vineyards, farm them to precision, use the best quality barrels and winemaking techniques and let the grapes speak for themselves. The results are expressive and distinctive wines. 2000 cases produced.
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Bonaccorsi Wine Company
Buellton, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.613597 Longitude: -120.19265
Bonaccorsi Wine Company was started in 1999 with a love of Burgundy and Rhone. The goal was to make Pinot Noir and Syrah with concentration, delicacy while being true to the terroir of the Central Coast. Wine Spectator named Bonaccorsi one of the top 30 Pinot Noir producers in CA. Bonaccorsi attributes this to sourcing from the best vineyards in the Central Coast.
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Bouchaine Vineyards
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.22 Longitude: -122.332
Bouchaine is a family-owned winery in the heart of Carneros dedicated to the pursuit of delicious Pinot Noir and Chardonnay which showcase our beautiful 100-acre estate vineyard and the Carneros region.
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Breggo Cellars
Yountville, CA, USA
Latitude: 39.046891 Longitude: -123.402686
Breggos Cellars is a distinguished producer of aromatic wines and Pinot Noirs from Anderson Valley.
Friday Seaside Fête
Saturday Pinot Noir Adventure Camp: Kayaking
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Bridlewood Estate Winery
Santa Ynez, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.650117 Longitude: -120.084687
At Bridlewood, we like to take our time. We hand select our grapes from California's renowned appellations, and we pour our passion into winemaking. Bridlewood's range of critically acclaimed Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and blended wines tell the colorful story of the Central Coast: the adventurous Spirit, the relaxed lifestyle, the fresh local foods, and the incredible vineyards.
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Brophy Clark Cellars
Nipomo, CA, USA
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Winemaker John Clark and his wife, viticulturist Kelley Brophy Clark, bring more than 40 years experience to their hand-crafted Pinot Noirs. Vineyard blocks are hand-selected by Kelley and John tailors winemaking techniques to each lot, bringing to life the varietal character and vineyard expression of the fruit.
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Bruliam Wines
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.632317 Longitude: -122.876131
Bruliam Wines is a boutique producer of single vineyard Pinot Noirs. We source our fruit from California's finest vineyards producing world class wines. Then we donate 100% of our profits to charities that our fans and followers choose. Since 2008 we've made donations to over 30 different charities. Our winemaker Kerith Overstreet is a triple-threat: winemaker, medical doctor and mom to three young kids. We've chronicled our progress from founding at our blog at www.bruliamwines.com
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Buena Vista Winery
St. Helena, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.298434 Longitude: -122.424342
Before there was a California wine industry at all there was Buena Vista. Founded in 1857, it is California's first premium winery boasting a history as colorful as it is proud. Today one of California's first is one of California's finest wineries, specializing in cool-climate wines from Carneros, historical Zinfandel and premium Sonoma varietals.
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Byron Winery
Santa Maria , CA, USA
Latitude: 34.877206 Longitude: -120.260121
Byron Winery is located on the eastern edge of the Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbara County. The temperature is mild the wind is steady and the terrain is gentle and rounded. In the winter the hills are tinted gold and raw sienna; in the summer they are all shades of green. Our wines are a refelection of thier surroundings. Every time you taste a Byron Chardonnay or Pinot Noir you are surrounded by the flavors textures and scents that are unique to the Santa Maria Valley.
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Cadre Vineyards
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.2387334 Longitude: -120.603705
An innovative New World Pinot Noir, Cadre is made by blending exemplary fruit from four legendary cool climate vineyards into a single wine that personifies the excellence of South Central Coast Pinot Noir. Cadre embodies the pioneering spirit of the visionaries, or “Architects,” who had the foresight to plant Pinot Noir on the South Central Coast .
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Calera Wine Company
Hollister, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.737152 Longitude: -121.370449
Calera Wine Company founded in 1975 specializes in the production of Exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Viognier. Calera's mountainous limestone-laden vineyards produce grapes of great depth and character. The seven-tiered gravity flow winery allows each wine to be crafted with the utmost care and the gentlest traditional methods.
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Cambria Estate Winery
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.877206 Longitude: -120.260121
Cambria is a family owned estate winegrower located in the heart of the famed Santa Maria bench in Santa Barbara County. Bolstered by several decades of diligent winemaking and vineyard experience Cambria's world class Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays faithfully express the unique stamp of one of the finest cool-climate crus in California.
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Cargasacchi Wines
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.66154 Longitude: -120.476655
The roots of the Cargasacchi winemaking philosophy are found in the Italian traditional pairing of food and wine at mealtime. Both Peter's and Julia's families have been making wines for consumption with food for many generations. This tradition continues in California. Using estate fruit, Peter and Julia produce two Pinot Noirs under the Cargasacchi label. They also produce Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Syrah under the Point Concepcion label from estate and purchased fruit.
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Carmel Road
Solidad, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.424687 Longitude: -121.326319
Carmel Road Winery is located in the heart of Monterey County where the air is crisp and the tempo is relaxed and measured. For years our region was considered too cold and windy to grow world-class grapes. Today Monterey boasts some of the most highly-acclaimed AVAs in all of California. Since 1999 Carmel Road has been producing stunning Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from some of Monterey's finest benchland vineyards using a mix of proprietary and traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques.
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Carr Vineyards & Winery
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.4224959 Longitude: -119.6876848
Established in 1999, Carr Vineyards & Winery specializes in limited production wines from Santa Barbara County. Owner and Winemaker Ryan Carr also oversees the management of over 100 acres of vineyards, allowing him to handcraft each vintage from grapes frown to his specification. Visit the 1940s Quonset Hut in downtown Santa Barbara to experience the art of winemaking. Open daily for wine tasting, wines by the glass, flights of wine & wine of tap!
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Cartograph
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.618852 Longitude: -122.859673
The Cartograph philosophy is simple: to make wine of unique character and complexity you have to start with grapes that demonstrate unique character and complexity. You cultivate them in a climate and soil that suits them perfectly, pick them just as they mature and use a light touch in the winery and the cellar. The resulting wine is balanced and nuanced, shines on its own and pairs perfectly with food.
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Center of Effort Wines
Arroyo Grande, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.1876 Longitude: -120.5848
The Center of Effort estate lies in the western foothills of the Edna Valley. Here the growing conditions are shaped by a rare confluence of lean sandy soils, reliable maritime breezes, and nuanced exposures. Our winemaking philosophy is to honor terroir, the natural character of the fruit, while bringing an added dimension of artistry to the wine. There is nothing expedient in our approach. We embrace the detailed, labor-intensive methods that are required to produce the finest wines.
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Chalone Vineyards
Soledad, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.2245152 Longitude: -122.8037102
Our belief is that finding sites that resemble the traditional French sites for a varietal will allow for the highest expression of deliciousness. All the wines from Chalone Vineyard are made from our own 100-percent –estate grown fruit in limited production. Chalone Vineyard is sole winery in the Chalone American Viticulture Area (AVA), a federally designated area that has climatic, geologic and geographic features that has climatic, geological and geographic features that distinguish it from the land surrounding it.
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Chamisal Vineyard
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.200189 Longitude: -120.571052
Our historic Chamisal property, the first vineyard planted in the Edna Valley, has long been producing wines of a distinctive character - bold, complex and intriguing. With the ideal climate of the region and the exceptional clonal selection planted on our vineyard, our winemaking philosophy is to simply reflect the natural characteristics of this remarkable estate
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Saturday Dinner at Ventana Grill
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Charles Heintz
Occidental, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.420069 Longitude: -122.936245
Heintz Ranch has been family-owned since 1912. Our coastal vineyard is located in the cool climate of the Sonoma Coast/Russian River Valley/Green Valley growing region where the highly sought-after Heintz Ranch Grapes are grown and cared for by Charles Heintz. Heintz Ranch grapes are featured in many of California's finest wines including our own Heintz & Dutch Bill Creek wines. Our grapes are field selected and masterfully created into small lots of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Our wines are truly hand-crafted from grower to winemaker. Between our two labels Heintz and Dutch Bill Creek, we bottle less than 1,000 cases. Our wines are the perfect choice for the wine lover who enjoys consistently outstanding handcrafted wines from a family-owned winery.
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Chateau St. Jean
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.423068 Longitude: -122.554908
Chateau St. Jean, with its elegant architecture, inviting gardens and tasting rooms, is the quintessential Sonoma estate winery. Located at the foot of Sugarloaf Ridge in the Sonoma Valley, Chateau St. Jean has been recognized as leader in vineyard-designated wines ever since its founding in 1973. Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren uses her more than 30 years of vineyard and winemaking expertise to highlight the best of each vineyard site.
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Claiborne & Churchill
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.198833 Longitude: -120.60548
Founded in 1983 by Claiborne Thompson and Fredericka Churchill, we are a small family-owned winery specializing in small lots of fruity but dry white wines (Dry Gewerztraminer Dry Riesling Pinot Gris) and hand-crafted Pinot Noirs from the Edna Valley. We invite you to taste these and other wines in the cool ambience of our eco-friendly Straw Bale wine cellar. Bring a picnic lunch and savor our wines while enjoying the lovely mountain and vineyard views.
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Clary Ranch Wines
Petaluma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.216575 Longitude: -122.63608
"Clary Ranch was named as one of the "Hot New Dozen of California Pinot Noir"" (WS 2007) is located in the Petaluma Gap Sonoma Coast AVA where we grow Pinot Noir and Syrah. Our vineyards are 11 miles from the Pacific where the ocean breezes and fogs push our vines to ripen their luscious black fruit at the very end of a long growing season producing concentrated wines of elegance and finesse."
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Clos Pepe Estate
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.666622 Longitude: -120.349987
Focusing on elegance over ripeness, restraint over extract, Clos Pepe Estate believes wines should represent a time and a place, craft and vintage. We make wine for table, for gatherings of food and the people that love food and the ritual of food, wine and joy. We believe our vineyard produces some of the best pinot noir and chardonnay fruit in the new world, and our family feels a profound responsibility to harness and illuminate the complex and transparent character of the climate and soil here in the Santa Rita Hills and how it is reflected in finished pinot noir wines. www.clospepe.com
Wes Hagen, Vineyard Manager/Winemaker
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Saturday Pinot Noir Adventure Camp: Golfing
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Clouds Rest Vineyards
Petaluma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.308232 Longitude: -122.590218
Our small size allows complete control over the entire winemaking process, therefore enabling us to produce the finest wines the fruit has to offer.
We are a single vineyard estate that produces an ultra premium pinot noir from our 10,000+ vines planted on only 1.75 acres. We are situated at a lofty 1250 ft. on Sonoma Mountain in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Clouds Rest Wines are known for their artisanal crafting, bottle aging and released at their moment of drinkable perfection. The style of our wines must be of elegance and finesse with a crisp acidity and supple tannins. The goal is for equilibrium, harmony and complexity in the flavors with a lingering finish that will always bring you back. Clouds Rest makes great memories.
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Conway Family Wines
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.28406 Longitude: -120.662256
Conway Family Wines of Santa Barbara invites you to discover the depths of oceanic terroir with our Deep Sea Pinot Noir. Representative of our ongoing search for maritime influenced vineyards of merit and singularity Deep Sea wines are crafted in small lots resulting in an elegant wine that awakens the palate with well-balanced soft silky tannins. Open a bottle and discover why Wine Spectator's Matt Kramer commented that "this is a winery you should know about!"
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Cornerstone Oregon
Gaston, OR, USA
Latitude: 45.415176 Longitude: -123.1479994
Cornerstone Oregon is a collaboration between Cornerstone Napa’s Craig Camp and renowned Oregon winemaker Tony Rynders. Camp’s passion for pinot was born thirty years ago when he began importing the Burgundy selections of Rebecca Wasserman and made frequent trips to the Burgundy estates she was discovering. Tony Rynders, as winemaker for ten years at Oregon’s Domain Serene winery, is one of the most respected winemakers not only in the Northwest, but in the United States. His string of highly rated Oregon Pinot Noir is unmatched. Cornerstone Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is synthesis of each of their perspectives. Camp is always pushing for edgy stricter and acidity with Rynders leaning towards richness and depth. The symbiosis of these viewpoints creates a unique Pinot Noir that is defined by its perfect balance between stricter and power, which exhibits one characteristic that is essential to both of them: terroir.
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Cru Wine Company
Madera, CA, USA
Latitude: 37.041093 Longitude: -120.168196
At CRU Wine Company we understand the intricacies involved in attaining this rare level of distinction. Working with a dedicated network of growers, our wines are styled with a deft and subtle winemaking hand, representing a marriage of site tepidity and winemaking artistry.
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Cutruzzola Vineyards
Cambria, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.568046 Longitude: -120.967782
Cutruzzola Vineyards is located in a coastal valley just outside the town of Cambria on California’s Central Coast. We have two acres planted to Riesling and five to Pinot Noir.
We believe that the best wines begin with great grapes. To that end, we chose a cool-climate site that is ideal for Riesling and Pinot Noir. Stand in the vineyard, and on most days you’ll be warmed by sunlight and cooled by ocean breezes.
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Cuvaison
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.235522 Longitude: -122.353599
Cuvaison produces Pinot Noir off our Certified Sustainable Estate Vineyard in the heart of Carneros. Our 57 acres of Pinot Noir are farmed in 23 discrete blocks representing 12 clonal selections. Each block is kept separate and vinified to its own potential. Our goal is to produce a Cuvaison Pinot expressive of our singular site that no other producer shares.
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David Bruce
Los Gatos, CA, USA
Latitude: 37.168187 Longitude: -122.046095
Bonded in 1964, David Bruce Winery is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and consists of 16 acres: 9 planted to Pinot Noir.
The Estate Vineyard is in the Santa Cruz Mountain appellation, at 2,200 feet. It has a cool southwesterly exposure, overlooking the Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean.
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Davis Bynum
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.610466 Longitude: -122.869161
Davis Bynam is distinguished as the first winery to produce a single vineyard Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. The vintage was 1973 and the grapes were from Joe Rochioli's now prized vineyard. Today more than thirty years later the heritage of Davis Bynam lives on through the hand crafted creation of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown exclusively in the Russian River Valley.
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DeLoach Vineyards
St. Helena, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.461452 Longitude: -122.821248
DeLoach Vineyards is a pioneer of Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley. The winery was established in 1973 by Cecil DeLoach and later purchased by Jean-Charles Boisset in 2003. DeLoach is leading authority on organic winemaking and in 2010 represents the first vintage fully grown with Biodynamic farming techniques on the estate. In keeping without Burgundian heritage, we used native yeasts, French open-top fermentors and hand punch-downs. The beauty and integrity of the Pinot Noir grape in the Russian River Valley, combined with our eco-friendly viticulture practice and traditional winemaking techniques, lead to distinctive wines authentic to their terroir and varietal charter.
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Demetria Estate
Los Olivos, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.685601 Longitude: -120.135288
Established in 2005, Demetria Estate is family owned winery located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Our wines are artfully crafted to showcase the unique growing conditions of the Santa Ynez Valley and Sta. Rita Hills. We believe that low yields, sustainable and biodynamic farming practices and gentle winemaking produce wines of exceptional quality.
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Derby Wine Estates
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.661378 Longitude: -120.420119
Derbyshire Vineyard is located in San Simeon and is just two km from the ocean, bordering the Hearst Ranch. With just under 2,000 growing degree days, Derbyshire Vineyard is both a marvel of modern viticulture and a throwback to the days of farming at the whim of mother nature. The vineyard was planted in 2002 to Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris producing cool-climate, terroir driven wine (Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Sparkling Brut Rosé of 100% Pinot Noir) from the vineyard “on the edge”. With yields maxing out at 1/2-1 ton per acre, its close proximity to the ocean, and the ability to fully ripen fruit in the fall with amazing depth, acidity and color, Derbyshire vineyard is definitely destined for a promising future.
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Dierberg Vineyard
Santa Ynez, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.634333 Longitude: -120.287861
The vineyards provide both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for Dierberg Estate wines. In 1997, Mary and Jim Dierberg planted the first vineyard near the town of Santa Maria. Seven years later, they planted a second vineyard in what is known as Drum Canyon, south of Santa Maria, in the Santa Rita Hills. The coastal environment provides a combination of sunny days, maritime breezes and well drained soils, perfectly suited to cool-climate viticulture.
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Domaine Carneros
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.255302 Longitude: -122.35096
Domaine Carneros produces limited-production methode-champenoise Sparkling Wine and Pinot Noir from grapes grown in our certified organic vineyards in Carneros, Napa Valley. France's Taittinger family founded the winery in 1987 and placed Winemaker/CEO Eileen Crane at the helm where she remains today. The heart of Domaine Carneros has always been sparkling wines but in 1992 we added rich, complex Pinot Noir to the Domaine Carneros portfolio of wines. Today, our Pinot Noir winemaking is led by TJ Evans.
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Domaine Serene
Dayton, OR, USA
Latitude: 45.271268 Longitude: -123.07028
Ken and Grace Evenstad founded Domaine Serene Vineyards and Winery in 1989 when they purchased 42 acres of just-logged land in the Dundee Hills of Oregon to plant, grow and produce ultra premium Pinot Noir. They have been involved in every aspect of growing, producing and marketing Domaine Serene wines. Now celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Domaine Serene, they own 462 acres of land in Yamhill County in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, 150 acres of the land planted to vine. In addition to Pinot Noir, which is about 95% of the wine produced, they also make a little Chardonnay and Syrah.
Friday Seaside Fête
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Donelan Family Wines
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.471698 Longitude: -122.7436
We are a Boutique Wine Producer from Sonoma County making Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Rhone varietal wines. Founded on Joe Donelan’s enjoyment of wine and people we pursue quality, we pursue terroir, we pursue passion. We travel, we eat, we live, and we are willing to share. Our goal is to continue to care for our family of customers as we explore new sites to uncover what is that produces the most inimitable wines.
Friday Pinot Noir by the Sea Grand Tasting
Saturday Pinot Noir Adventure Camp: Hiking
Saturday Dinner at Ventana Grill
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Donum Estate
Sonoma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.230747 Longitude: -122.405419
The Donum Estate, which was established in 2001, is a 70 acre vineyard located in the heart of the Carneros region just north of San Pablo Bay. Our main focus is to grow extraordinary Pinot Noir. Our philosophy is simple: low input sustainable farming. Our goal is to farm each block to its individual needs to bring out the complexity of each site. This philosophy is carried into the cellar to showcase the personality of each block.
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Double Bond Wine
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.217047 Longitude: -120.59528
Our premium grapes are sourced from Wolff Vineyards in Edna Valley, situated less than 5 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Our rocket scientist winemaker has earned international distinction for his Pinot Noir wines and has taken top billing at the LA International Wine Competition in 2009 and 2011. We age our wines for 18 months in French Oak, creating supremely well balanced wine.
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Dragonette Cellars
Los Olivos, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.639 Longitude: -120.456
Obtaining fruit from the finest growers and applying meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard and cellar, proprietors/winemakers John and Steve Dragonette and Brandon Sparks-Gillis personally handcraft small lots of critically acclaimed Pinot Noir (as well as Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Grenache). Fruit for our 2010 Pinot Noirs was proudly sourced from the following vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills and beyond: Fiddlestix, Cargasacchi (SRH), La Encantada, John Sebastiano, and Cargasacchi-Jalama.
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Drake
Arroyo Grande, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.187531 Longitude: -120.585337
Drake is surname on my father’s side, and the middle name of my oldest son. It captures the heart of our family owned and operated winery, and references a time when adventurous spirits brought the old world to the new. My wife Andi and I all wear hats in our business, drawing our combined experience to produce and sell consumable art. We are dedicated to drafting limited bottling of 100% varietal, block designate wines that speak though the vineyard and reflect a sense of place. By the leasing rows from our favorite vineyard blocks and making wine in the cooperative environment inside the old Lawence Winery in the Edna Valley, we intimately control every step in the process. Enjoy our gems!
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Drew Family Cellars
Elk, CA, USA
Latitude: 39.130939 Longitude: -123.7117
Winemaker Jason Drew of Drew Family Cellars continues his quest toward the ultimate expression of far coastal Pinot Noir in California's northern coastal ranges. He and wife Molly started Drew in 2000 with this pursuit in mind. They source from the Mendocino Ridge the Anderson Valley the Yorkville Highlands and the Sonoma Coast AVAs. Their winery sits atop a ridge overlooking Anderson Valley to the east and the Pacific Ocean 3 miles to the west. They have recently planted 7 and a half acres to a mixture of Dijon and California Heritage field selections of Pinot Noir to their coastal ridgetop property where the coastal winds and fog prevail keeping growing season temps very cool. Stay tuned for this estate offering...
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Edna Valley Vineyards
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.216481 Longitude: -120.607374
Edna Valley Vineyard located just four miles from the Pacific Ocean is a pioneering winery known for estate grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Edna Valley Vineyard's Jack Niven hospitality center and tasting room is nestled in the heart of the Edna Valley with panoramic views of rolling hills and vineyards. The winery is open to visitors for wine tasting and special events.
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Elkhorn Peak Cellars
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.304722 Longitude: -122.208889
Estate grown grapes from Jamieson Canyon in the extreme South end of the Napa Valley. 2 tons per acre. Blend of seven clones. Hillside South facing. Bi laterial cordon VSP. Foggy and cool. Views of the Golden Gate bridge from vineyards. Limited production. Family owned and operated for 28 years.
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Esprit Du Vin
Anaheim Hills, CA, USA
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Esprit du Vin (EDV) French Wine Merchants is proud to import an exceptional portfolio of wines from the best wine regions of France. While selecting only prestigious, boutique wines from some of the most highly regarded domaines, chateaux and estate-bottled producers in Domain Bertagna, Hauts Cotes Du Nuits
Guyon, Volnay 1er Cru Contrôlée Guyon, and Gevrey-Chambertin.
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Estancia Winery
Soledad, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.428114 Longitude: -122.401085
Estancia’s winemakers strive to combine the best of both worlds: a state-of-the-art winemaking facility, and a traditional, hands-on approach to each grape we produce. This includes installing a dedicated fermentation room with open top fermenters for our Pinot Noir; using basket presses for delicately pressing our Pinot Noir; and designing a wine cellar that allows us to give every bottle of wine an appropriate amount of time in the barrel before bottling.
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Et Fille Wines
Newberg, OR, USA
Latitude: 45.32292 Longitude: -122.909462
Et Fille Wines is a small, family-run, Oregon winery specializing in pinot noir. Et Fille, which means "and daughter", honors the hand-in-hand, father and daughter team that makes these wines.
Our goal is to find the best vineyards in the Northwest, and make a style of wine that reflects the best that each vineyard has to offer. We always sort, punch-down, and top-off by hand. We believe that having the two of us involved in each stage of the winemaking process allows us to bring two perspectives- and two palates- to our wines. For us, two is better than one.
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Friday Seaside Fête
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Etude
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.246487 Longitude: -122.314747
Etude was founded on the philosophy that winemaking begins in the vineyard, long before the harvest and that superior grape-growing diminishes the need for intervention by the winemaker, resulting the authentic expression of the varietal.
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Failla Wines
St. Helena, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.356509 Longitude: -122.287311
Owner/Winemaker Ehren Jordan spent several years ferreting out enough unique, cool-climate Pinot Noir sources to galvanize his urge to tinker for years to come. Our portfolio currently includes Pinots from the Hirsch Vineyard on the Sonoma Coast as well as our original Keefer Ranch, the Occidental Ridge on the Somona Coast, the Sta. Rita Hills north of Santa Barbara , Appian Way Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley and Estate Pinot from the Sonoma Coast.
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Felton Road
Bannockburn, Central Otaga, New Zealand
Latitude: -45.091901 Longitude: 169.161101
Felton Road located in Bannockburn, in the Central Otago region of New Zealand is a wholly biodynamic estate producing Pinot Noir Chardonnay and Riesling. The southernmost wine-growing region in the world Bannockburn has a distinctive semi-continental climate found nowhere else in New Zealand. These extreme conditions impart a unique flavor profile to the wines. Felton Road takes a �hands-off� approach in the winery resulting in wines that demonstrate depth and complexity considerable personality and elegance.
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Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard
Los Olivos, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.665874 Longitude: -120.122712
Over the past 22 years, Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard has built a fine reputation for the growing and production fine Rhone and Burgundian wines in Santa Barbara County. The story of this family winery began in 1989 when Fess and his son Eli planted a small vineyard intending to sell the fruit to local wine producers. Today Fess Parker Winery owns or controls over 200 acres or some of the very best vineyards in Santa Barbara County including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Viognier and Riesling.
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Fiddlehead Cellars
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.642802 Longitude: -120.4439271
At Fiddlehead we simply believe the love of making wine must be reflected in every sip. With a stellar history under her belt the "Head Fiddle" Kathy Joseph passionately produces silky place-driven Pinot Noir. Her Sta. Rita Hills Estate Vineyard Fiddlestix is planted exclusively to Pinot Noir and is touted as one of the best. We invite you to experience the personal touch of Fiddlehead and our Fiddlestix, Fiddlechix and Lollapalooza!"
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Flowers Vineyard and Winery
Cazadero, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.54946 Longitude: -123.23689
Perched on top of soaring coastal ridges that border the Pacific Ocean, Flowers estate vineyards were some of the first planted on the "extreme" Sonoma Coast (1991). Flowers vineyards rise up just two miles from the rugged Pacific Ocean cliffs.
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Flying Goat Cellars
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.644003 Longitude: -120.473403
Flying Goat Cellars is dedicated to producing beautiful, handcrafted PInot Noir from single vineyards in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Winemaker Norm Yost produces artisanal wines that show elegant flavors and individual expression of the vineyard. The winery also produces Pinot Gris and methode champenoise sparkling wine called Goat Bubbles.
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Friday Seaside Fête
Saturday Pinot Noir Adventure Camp: Kayaking
Saturday Dinner at Novo
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Fog Crest Vineyard
Sebastopol, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.428829 Longitude: -122.84181
Fog Crest Vineyard was established in 1997, in the Russian River Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) of Sonoma County, California by James & Rosalind Manoogian. The estate has a long tradition in agriculture, formally raising hops, apples, and now wine grapes just north of the town of Sebastopol. The rolling hills with a south-east exposure provide both excellent drainage and exposure to the full morning sun, so necessary to ripen Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes in the cool Russian River Valley.
Once the vineyard was established and producing fruit it immediately attracted the attention of local fine winemakers. For five years the vineyard’s grapes were bottled as a vineyard designate. The 2005 Estate Bottled Chardonnay, marked the inaugural vintage for Fog Crest Vineyard and the Manoogians.
At Fog Crest Vineyard, we are very aware of our unique terroir. The vineyard is situated on the Wilson Grove formation in a natural amphitheatre of the Russian River Valley, whose soils have become recognized as some of the world’s best for cultivating ultra premium Chardonnay & Pinot Noir grapes. We marry our location with meticulous viticultural practices, the best of modern technology and classic old world winemaking. Our new state of the art winery has further enhanced our ability to create stunning Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines.
Friday Pinot Noir by the Sea Grand Tasting
Saturday Dinner at The Cass House
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Foley Estate Winery
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.655751 Longitude: -120.303447
Located in the prestigious Sta. Rita Hills appellation Foley's beautiful Rancho Santa Rosa property is home to a 3500 square-foot tasting room and event center. Located next to the iconic 12000 square-foot winery building the Hospitality Center affords visitors spectacular vistas of neighboring mountain ranges coastal oaks and contoured hillside vines. Built in 2005 the tasting room is the ideal venue to taste the award-winning Foley wines.
Friday Seaside Fête
Saturday Pinot Noir by the Sea Grand Tasting
Saturday Dinner at The Cass House
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Fontes & Phillips Wines
Los Olivos, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.665062 Longitude: -120.116145
Fontes and Phillips wines is a boutique, family-owned wine project. Owner and renowned winemaker Alan Phillips works together with wife Rochelle Fontes-Phillips to create a portfolio of small-lot wines from world-class Santa Barbara County vineyards.
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Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery
San Francisco, CA, USA
Latitude: 37.739222 Longitude: -122.414449
Fort Ross Vineyard is a of necklace of 30 small mountain vineyard blocks that cling to the top of a steep coastal ridge overlooking the wild Sonoma Coastline only one mile away. Founded in 1994, the 50 acre vineyard was developed and planted by owners, Lester and Linda Schwartz with their small crew. Fort Ross Vineyard strives to produce wines of purity and elegance that reflect the cool maritime climate and the challenging site through minimal winemaking intervention and micro-farming practices. All Fort Ross wines are produced from grapes grown on this single vineyard in collaboration with our winemaker, Jeff Pisoni. In January 2012, the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA was finally approved, establishing the small coastal region as separate and distinct, where the wines reflect the terroir with elegance, fine structure, seamless balance and vibrant fruit. In addition, Fort Ross is a member of the West Sonoma Coast Vintners, a brand-new association of wineries and growers who are passionate about farming wine grapes on the coastline of Sonoma County.
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Foxen
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.665862 Longitude: -120.122706
Bill Wathen and Dore' aka "The Foxen Boys" have been making wine together since 1985 when they founded FOXEN at the historic Ranch Tinaquaic in Northern Santa Barbara County. The winery is named in memory of Benjamin Foxen an English sea captain who became a Santa Barbara pioneer and Dick's great-great-grandfather. Their new solar-powered winery completed in 2009 is a fitting addition to their sustainable and minamalist approach to wine growing and making. The Foxen Boy's tasting rooms--FOXEN and 7200 (The Shack)--are open daily.
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Freeman
Sebastopol, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.408862 Longitude: -122.881417
Founded by Ken & Akiko Freeman Freeman Vineyard & Winery is located in the Russian River Valley appellation nestled between the Sonoma Valley and Sonoma Coast. The family-run winery crafts elegant cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay using fruit from some of the most acclaimed Sonoma Coast and Russian River vineyards. Handmade in a gentle Burgundian style Freeman's small-lot Pinot Noirs embody the region's lush concentrated complexity and distinctive sense of place or "terroir."
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Freestone Vineyards
Freestone, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.37243 Longitude: -122.911325
Freestone Vineyards was founded in 1999 by the Phelps family and management team of Joseph Phelps Vineyards when they purchased 100 acres of vineyard property in Freestone CA. Today with its state-of-the-art gravity flow winemaking facility the goal at Freestone is to produce world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that is regionally distinctive and authentically reflects the structure balance and complexity of Sonoma Coast terroir.
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Gainey Vineyard
Santa Ynez, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.606555 Longitude: -120.065445
Founded in 1984, Gainey is considered a pioneer in establishing Santa Yuez Valley as a world-class wine region. This small family owned company is among a handful of wineries that own and control vineyards in both the warmer eastern portion of the valley as well as the cool Santa Rita Hills. Stop by the visitor center in Santa Ynez and enjoy our acclaimed wines.
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Gary Farrell Winery
Healdsberg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.507974 Longitude: -122.886497
A pioneer in the Russian River Valley wine region, winemaker Gary Farrell released his first fifty cases of 1982 Rochioli-Allen Pinot Noir in 1985 to widespread critical acclaim. For over 25 years, Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery has crafted small-lot artisan wines that capture the impeccable balance and stylistic elegance of some of the finest vineyard sites in the region. After working alongside Gary Farrell for four years, noted cool-climate winemaker Susan Reed now presides over the winemaking program. She continues the hallmark style of Gary Farrell wines, meticulously handcrafting each lot to capture the innate elegance and layered complexity of each vineyard. Additional information on the winery is available at www.garyfarrellwinery.com.
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Gundlach Bundschu Winery
Sonoma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.275384 Longitude: -122.425675
For six generations and over 150 years our family have farmed our estate vineyard at the crossroads of the Sonoma Valley, Carneros and Napa Valley appellations. Today we focus on making small lots of ultra-premium wines from this distinctive and historic property.
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Gyspy Canyon Winery
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.691942 Longitude: -120.359055
Wine Advocate 2008 GC Pinot Noir 94: It is an exquisite Pinot that captures the essence of the late harvest. I came back to this wine often, and was consistently thrilled by what I tasted. 2009 GC Pinot Noir 92: Lovely up-front fruit and an accessible personality. These two Pinots from Gypsy Canyon were among the most unique I tasted. I am not sure proprietor Deborah Hall has totally tuned in these vineyards yet, but when she does the wines should be even more spectacular.
Be one of the first to taste our 2010 GC Pinot Noir : )
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Hahn Family Wines
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.393774 Longitude: -121.368667
Hahn Estate Winery and Vineyards are located in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County near Soledad. Nicky Hahn helped establish the SLH AVA and have a history of excellent wines for over 30 years. Our winemaker Paul Clifton produces 81000 cases of Pinot Noir annually using the latest modern techniques. These are split between our Hahn Winery Central Coast (75000cs) Hahn SLH Estate (5000cs) and Lucienne Single Vineyard Doctor's & Lone Oak (1000cs).
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Handley Cellars
Philo, CA, USA
Latitude: 39.119504 Longitude: -123.514306
Handley Cellars is a small (about 14,000 cases per year) family-owned winery in California's Mendocino County, bonded in 1982. We are located at the northwest end of the Anderson Valley on 59 acres of the original Holmes Ranch. Still standing on the property are the now-refurbished ranch house, barn, and the original water tower.
Friday Pinot Noir by the Sea Grand Tasting
Friday Seaside Fête
Saturday Dinner at The Cass House
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Harrington Wines
San Francisco, CA, USA
Latitude: 37.738212 Longitude: -122.411508
Harrington Wines is focused on California’s older Pinot Noir vineyards. Our mature vineyards have been chosen not only from the exceptional quality of the fruit, but also from the typicality of appellational flavors. The remarkable ability of Pinot Noir is produce wines which clearly taste of place continues to motivate and inspire the winemaking.
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Hartford Family Wines
Forestville , CA , USA
Latitude: 38.484165 Longitude: -122.90946
Hartford Family Winery is a highly acclaimed family owned artisan winery. The Hartford family bottles wine labeled with two distinct marks: Hartford and Hartford Court. Hartford Court bottlings are small lots of distinctive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays that express the unique qualities of each vineyard's terroir - the interplay of soil slope exposure and climate. The Hartford labeled wines are old-vine Russian River Valley Zinfandels. The winery embraces minimal intervention traditional winemaking techniques and single-vineyard block-by-block farming to accentuate each site's individual characteristics.
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Heart & Hands Wine Company
Union Springs, NY, USA
Latitude: 42.81952772726443 Longitude: -76.69871091842651
Heart & Hands Wine Company is located in a serene setting overlooking the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York. We are committed to producing cool-climate wines which authentically express the unique character of the Finger Lakes. We offer several food-friendly wines crafted from Pinot Noir and Riesling grapes for your enjoyment.
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Hilliard Bruce Vineyards
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.854201 Longitude: -120.422827
Our main focus is viticulture, and providing extreme care to the vines. Located on the westernmost border of the Santa Rita Hills AVA, all 21 acres are Certified Sustainable by SIP. Christine Bruce and John Hilliard are Master Gardeners who treat the vineyard and the entire 101 acre ranch as a botanical garden. 100% estate vineyards, producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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Hitching Post Wines
Buellton, CA, USA
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Frank and Gray have been making wine together since starting in Franks garage in 1979. Now making our wine at Terravant in Buellton 1.5 miles west of the Hitching Post Restaurant. Frank and Gray are looking forward to sharing our wine with you at WOPN this year. Come on by and say "Howdy". (code words are PINOT ME)
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Inception Wines
Buellton, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.609829 Longitude: -120.202025
Every great wine begins at the Inception. Owning partners Jonathan Hirsh and George Pitsironis had the vision to create unique handcrafted wines from California's Central Coast that represent the typicity of the geographic region and varietals. Inception produces world class pinot noirs and chardonnay sourced from the best vineyards that the Central Coast has to offer- picking each parcel for it's unique microclimate and meticulous farming in the vineyards. We are delighted to be part of this wonderful event again. Cheers, Jon and George.
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J Vineyards & Winery
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.572981 Longitude: -122.842619
Founded in 1986 J Vineyards & Winery is an independently owned producer of elegant Russian River Valley Estate wines. Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse and Founder & President Judy Jordan are passionate about creating Pinot Noir true to the terroir of the Russian River Valley. The mixture of vineyard sites and clonal diversity adds depth and complexity to J wines. Though blending is the rule for our Russian River Valley Pinot Noir we realize the beauty of simplicity and produce small quantities of our single-vineyard Pinots Nicole's Vineyard and Robert Thomas Vineyard.
Friday Seaside Fête
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J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.699423 Longitude: -120.636046
The Pinot Noir vineyards at J. Lohr lie in the Arroyo Seco AVA in Monterey County. Pinot grown on cobbly, sandy loam soils in this area seems to thrive, producing tiny, deeply-colored and flavorful clusters. J. Lohr Pinot Noir's include the rich, full-bodied Fog's Reach Arroyo Seco. J. Lohr Estates Falcon's Perch Pinot Noir is lighter with bright cranberry flavors.
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J. Scott Cellars
Eugene, OR, USA
Latitude: 44.043149 Longitude: -123.225918
"We are a boutique wine producer featuring the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Our "Susan's Vineyard" Pinot Noir comes from the Umpqua Valley in the center of Western Oregon. The vineyard is at 900 ft elevation and is comprised of a mix of Dijon clones; 667777114 and 115. It is a cool site because of its elevation but it is above the low clouds that plague the Willamette Valley so it is bathed in sunshine every day. The wine is feminine and pretty much like the woman for whom the vineyard is named. Cheers!"
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Jack Creek Cellars
Templeton, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.555022 Longitude: -120.793052
The daily focus at Jack Creek Cellars is to bring you elegant lots of beautiful 100% estate wines. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Grenache vines are hand-tended, nestled in the coolest micro-climate on the westside. Our philosophy is the wine is made in the vineyard.
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Keefer Ranch Wines
Sebastopol, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.438211 Longitude: -122.894561
Keefer Ranch is a 50 acre ranch located in the heart of Green Valley
in the Russian River Valley AVA. Started by Marcy Keefer in 1985, we
now sell Pinot to 8 different producers who make a Keefer Ranch
vineyard designate. We are a small, family vineyard and winery that
focuses on high quality farming, so the wines produced are the best
they can be. My Mom, Marcy, is the matriarch of the business and is
known by almost everyone in the business in the RRV. Her son, Craig
Strehlow, is the vineyard manager and runs the winery. And our trusted
foreman, Rosalio Alvarez, who has been with us for over 15 years now,
runs the crews and knows this ranch like the back of his hand. We
feel that the family aspect of this ranch as well as the work of our
highly trained crew shows through in the quality of the grapes, and
ultimately, the wines that come from our land.
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Ken Brown Wines
Buellton, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.609829 Longitude: -120.201887
After more than 30 years of fine tuning the winegrowing process for Pinot Noir while at Zaca Mesa, Byron Winery, and now Ken Brown Wines we continue our quest for excellence. Our focus is on very small lots of Pinot Noir from the finest vineyards of the Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley. The wines are produced at our winery in Buellton with most wines ranging from 100 cases to 400 cases.
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Kenneth Volk Vineyards
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.870044 Longitude: -120.245924
Ken Volk has been making Santa Barbara and Central Coast wines for more than a quarter of a century and has earned a reputation for crafting world-class wines particulary Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Santa Maria Valley. Ken also produces small amounts of heirloom wines from unique vineyards sites located throughout California's Central Coast. Kenneth Volk Vineyards is on Tepusquet Road in the northeastern part of Santa Maria Valley at the mouth of Tepusquet Canyon. Our satellite tasting room located at 2485 Highway 46 West in Paso Robles opened in June 2010.
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Kessler-Haak Vineyard & Wines
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.664562 Longitude: -120.35406
In 2005, grower/winemaker Dan Kessler and his wife Ellen established their home and 29 acre Kessler-Haak Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. The vineyard's unusually cold microclimate and well drained soils promote Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes with full ripeness, lively acidity and lower sugars. Vineyard balance is nurtured and maintained through traditional cane pruning, mechanical weed control and avoidance of inorganic chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides. Our wines are crafted without fining or filtering and with minimal intervention to capture the beauty and uniqueness of this very special vineyard.
Website: www.kesslerhaakwine.com
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Ketcham Estate
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.60919 Longitude: -122.871837
Ketcham Estate is about making seductive Pinot Noir wines with rich fruits that have structure and balance and are very food friendly. We are committed to putting a portion of our profits back into charitable endeavors and our local community. We have been making Pinots in the Russian River appellation since 2004. Our current 2009 vintage Pinots have been lauded in the press with scores of 95 points for our estate bottling and 93 points for our Russian River Valley wine.
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King Estate Winery
Eugene, OR, USA
Latitude: 43.851585 Longitude: -123.236464
King Estate is located southwest of Eugene and produces Pinot Noir Pinot Gris and limited amounts of Chardonnay. Founded in 1991 by the King family King Estate is committed to producing wines of exceptional quality using organic & sustainable farming methods, meticulous fruit selection, impeccable winemaking practices, and judicious blending. The beautiful 1033 acre estate is certified organic and includes 470 acres of vineyards and is crowned by the charming European-style winery.
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Kokomo Winery
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.67298 Longitude: -122.933965
Started in 2004 with the production of a single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Kokomo Winery, (named after winemaker Erik Miller's hometown) focuses on Dry Creek Russian River Valley & Sonoma Coast fruit with an emphasis on single vineyard wines that show a distinct terroir. We believe that our small production techniques and relationships with growers allow us to make wines that are individual and unique as the vineyards they were born from.
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Kosta Browne
Sebastopol, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.4 Longitude: -122.82
For almost 15 years Kosta Browne has crafted intensely flavored and balanced wines from the finest regions in California including the Russian River Valley Sonoma Coast and Santa Lucia Highlands appellations. Founders Dan Kosta Michael Browne and Chris Costello�s dedication to quality stewardship and commitment to customer relationships has propelled the brand to industry leader producing some of the most sought after new world Pinot Noirs. To learn more about the winery please visit: www.kostabrowne.com.
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Kynsi Winery
Arroyo Grande, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.192445 Longitude: -120.586398
Kynsi is a family run operation committed to producing small lots of distinguished wines from highly regarded cool climate vineyards. Since 1995, owner/winemakers Don and Gwen Othman’s primary focus has been Pinot Noir. We address the unique needs of this delicate jewel with judicious vineyard practices, gentle winemaking techniques and by designing specialized equipment that is essential in preserving the grape’s voluptuous nuances and complexity. Vineyards: Stone Corral Estate – Edna Valley, Bien Nacido – Santa Maria Valley and Righetti – Edna Valley.
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La Crema
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.609709 Longitude: -122.870481
The La Crema wine style is deeply rooted in the appellations where we grow our grapes. Through the dual lens of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir we have dedicated more than 30 years to exploring the depth and breadth of varietal experssion in California's finest cool-climate vineyards, north in the rugged hills of Mendocino, and south along the wind-swept slopes of Los Carneros. Most recently our exploration has taken us to the wind-swept hillside vineyards of Monterey.
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La Fenêtre Wines
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.911857 Longitude: -120.450341
La Fenêtre Wines was founded in 2005 by a sommelier on a mission to produce beautifully-textured, food-friendly wines from sustainable vineyard sources on the Central Coast of California. Traditional techniques and hands-off approach allows the terroir of our amazing region to shine. We focus on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah as well as small amounts of other classic varietals.
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La Follette Wines
Sebastopol, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.656225 Longitude: -122.938042
Launched in 2010 La Follette is a new winery from esteemed California winemaker Greg La Follette. La Follette is a small Sonoma County winery focused on crafting small-lot Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from some of the finest vineyards in the Sonoma Coast Russian River Valley Sonoma Mountain and Mendocino Ridge appellations.
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La Rochelle Winery
Livermore, CA, USA
Latitude: 37.665072 Longitude: -121.727756
La Rochelle Winery has a "Passion for Pinot" - focusing on crafting small lot, vineyard-centric Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from fruit grown on the best estates in the Santa Lucia Highlands, Santa Cruz Mountains, Anderson Valley, and Russian River Valley appellations. Owner Steven Mirassou and Winemaker Tom Stutz' "Burgundian" portfolio also includes a Rosé of Pinot Noir and a méthode champenoise Blanc de Noir sparkling wine.
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Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
Arroyo Grande, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.088098 Longitude: -120.531484
Since 1982 the Laetitia Estate Vineyard & Winery has produced elegant wines that champion the exceptional character and diversity of the Arroyo Grande Valley AVA. Valuing tradition, balance, innovation and sustainable practices from harvest to glass, the Laetitia team works meticulously from vintage to vintage to ensure that every bottle of Laetitia wine is as expressive as the land from which it originates.
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Larry Hyde & Sons
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.236714 Longitude: -122.320227
Larry Hyde & Sons Pinot Noir made its debut at World of Pinot Noir in 2011. Larry is a passionate and knowledgeable viticulturist. He is always open to new ideas. His efforts in producing the best grapes have been rewarded through excellent results interpreted by many famous winemakers who produced high scoring wines from both Hyde Vineyards and Larry Hyde & Sons. His sons Peter and Christopher grew up among the vines and have been learning the art of viticulture and enology from their father, working in the vineyard and making wine; first homemade and then on the professional level. They both followed his footsteps. Peter worked at several wineries in California and in France. Christopher is a viticulturist.
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Left Coast Cellars
Rickreall, OR, USA
Latitude: 44.990531 Longitude: -123.214685
Left Coast produces award-winning estate-grown Pinot with a focus on sustainability, ranging from solar power to organic farming. Driving up the winding road, the 306 acre landscape is lovingly cultivated:gardens, fields of wild flowers, old growth white oaks and meticulously tended vines. The renowned Latitude 45 Pinot Noir is named for the parallel running though the designated block. In 2011 it was joined by brethren Truffle Hill Wadenswil and the 100% Pommard Right Bank Pinot Noir.
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Lincourt Winery
Solvang, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.633153 Longitude: -120.121274
We chose the Sta. Rita Hills AVA for its unusual combination of mild climate and complex soils. It is an extraordinary spot for cool-climate varieties especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It also didn�t hurt that this is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country.
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Longoria Wines
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.642375 Longitude: -120.437219
Rick Longoria began producing Pinot Noir in 1982. His bottlings includes Bien Nacido, Sanford and Benedict, Mt. Carmel and his own Fe Ciega Vineyard. His protocol calls for the use of the finest fruit, no stems, manual punch downs, balanced oak and ultimately a respect for each vineyard's unique identity
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Luminesce
Arroyo Grande, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.167087 Longitude: -120.544476
The first commercial release for Luminesce was 2006. We are currently focusing on Arroyo Grande and Santa Maria Vineyards. Our goal is to capture the fullest expression of the vineyard by using very little new oak picking at optimum acids and sugards and bottling without filtering or fining. To preserve the wines origins terroir and fruit profile - Luminesce Pinot Noir is barrel aged for 11.5 months then aged in bottle 12 months prior to release.
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MacPhail Family Wines
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.592397 Longitude: -122.861762
MacPhail Family Wines was founded in 2002 with a sole passion to handcraft Pinot Noir from premier Sonoma and Anderson Valley appellations. Winemaker James MacPhail selects and works with growers who share his commitment to sustainable farming and understand the significance of terroir-based singular quality wine. MacPhail Family Wines became a part of Napa-based The Hess Collection in 2011.
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Maison Albert Bichot
Beaune, Burgundy, France
Latitude: 47.0260462 Longitude: 4.8441363
Since 1831, the Bichot family has been making world-class wine in Burgundy. The 6th generation of family, led by Alberic Bichot, now has 250 acres of vineyards including Grand Crus and Monopoles, and 4 small Domaines and a cuverie in Beaune where the wines are made. Hands- on work in the vineyard and attention to detail at every level of wine making results in great wines that range from affordable to collectable.
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Martinelli Winery
Windsor, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.487691 Longitude: -122.807589
The Martinelli Family has grown grapes in Sonoma County since the 1880's. Each of the Martinelli vineyards is heavily thinned to yield between one and three tons of fruit per acre. At harvest-time the grapes are hand selected according to taste and are fermented with wild yeast in French oak barrels. Working together with wine-maker Bryan Kvamme the Martinelli Family specializes in small lots of single vineyard Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Syrah.
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Masút Vineyard and Winery
Redwood Valley, CA, USA
Latitude: 39.263919 Longitude: -123.236325
Legacy for a Third Generation - Masút Vineyard and Winery produces estate Pinot Noir from grapes grown on a hillside vineyard in Mendocino County’s coastal mountains. Brothers Ben and Jake Fetzer are the owners, growers and winemakers.
Farming and winemaking are legacies from their grandfather Barney who founded Fetzer Vineyards and their father Bobby who managed grape growing for the Fetzer family’s business.
Working with three clones of Pinot Noir planted on 23 acres, Jake and Ben practice organic, small-block farming to produce superior, site-expressive grapes. The brothers designed the Masút winery to integrate traditional methods with state-of-the-art production of small lots of Pinot Noir.
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Mayro-Murdick Wines
Sonoma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.285786 Longitude: -122.446979
We believe that Carneros is producing some of the most unique, rich and true pinot noirs available today. And, it starts with the vineyards. The backbone of our wine – the Iund Vineyard – leads a storied life in Carneros. For over 30 years, the Iund vineyard has delivered, producing many award-winning Carneros wines. Together with grapes from Sangiacomo Tallgrass, this pommard-based blend strongly represents the Carneros appellation from vintage to vintage.
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Meiomi Wines
Rutherford, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.45915 Longitude: -122.422487
Meiomi is a high style Pinot Noir that is shaped, more than anything else, by the fruit sources that lay the foundation of the blend. A pure bred enjoyment wine, built to accommodate any pairing from food to friends. The name Meiomi means “coast” in the language of the native, coastal dwelling Wappo and Yuki tribes, and best pays tribute to and symbolizes the origin of this Pinot Noir.
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Melville Winery
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.666214 Longitude: -120.330217
Located within the Sta. Rita Hills appellation (Santa Barbara County) Melville is an exclusive estate winery committed to producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Extensive clonal diversity, fastidious wine management and traditional winemaking practices produce wines that uncomprisingly display the personality and pedigree of the estate vineyard.
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Mercy Vineyards
Pebble Beach, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.605159 Longitude: -121.940152
Mercy Vineyards represents a pursuit to showcase the innate spirit of Monterey County’s Arroyo Seco AVA as one of the preeminent locales for the cultivation of world-class Pinot Noir.
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Michaud Vineyard
Soledad, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.424687 Longitude: -121.326319
Michaud Vineyard is a small family owned and operated vineyard located in the Chalone AVA near the Pinnacles National Monument in the Gavilan Mountains of Monterey. Estate grown Chardonnay, Marsanne, Pinot blanc, Pinot noir, Sangiovese and Syrah are produced in small quantities using sustainable farming practices. Bright sun, dramatic daily temperature variation, unique granite and limestone soil and carefully selected vines produce wines of vivid flavor and complex character that reflect the special nature of this vineyard.
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Migration
St Helena, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.529032 Longitude: -122.490714
Since crafting its premier vintage of Pinot Noir in 2001, Duckhorn Wine Company's Migration has earned acclaim for a refined and compelling style of winemaking that seamlessly balances vibrancy and finesse. Today guided by winemaker Neil Bernardi,a cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay specialist,Migration has taken flight. Defined by the idea of movement Migration is dedicated to going beyond its original home and exploring Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from California�s finest cool-climate appellations.
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Monticello Vineyards - Corley Family Napa Valley
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.361615 Longitude: -122.30609
Monticello Vineyards was founded in 1971 by Jay Corley in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. Forty years later three of Jays sons - Kevin, Stephen and Chris - proudly carry on the family winemaking tradition. All of the Monticello and Corley Family wines are estate grown and produced.
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Morgan Winery
Salinas, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.663506 Longitude: -121.639861
With more than thirty years experience Dan Lee and the Morgan label have been synonymous with artisan vineyard-centric wines from the Santa Lucia Highlands and Monterey. Dan's conscientious and innovative farming regimens allied with traditional "minimalist" winemaking techniques craft wines of balance, elegance and distinction.
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New Zealand Winegrowers
San Francisco, CA, USA
Latitude: 37.805389 Longitude: -122.440412
All wineries are members of New Zealand Winegrowers. NZW represents them in the US through its education, promotion, and media and public relations activities.
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Old Bridge Cellars
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.295023 Longitude: -122.293889
In this age of “big company” buyouts, mass production, and increasing consolidation Old Bridge Cellars brings to you a group of fiercely independent winemakers who retain their belief in artisan winemaking. Our only parameters are that the wineries are true to their region and true to themselves. Founded in 1990 and located in Napa, California, Old Bridge Cellars represents highly sought after, artisanal wines from the most applauded appellations around the world. Our portfolio is anchored in Australia, yet also reaches internationally through long standing relationships with vintners in many of the world’s most prestigious regions.
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Orogeny Vineyards
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.224515 Longitude: -122.263627
Orogeny Green Valley Pinot Noir is blended from the grapes from several vineyards. Each site has been carefully selected to display the bright fruit characteristics of Green Valley Pinot Noir.
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Pacific Ridge Vineyards
Buellton, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.6116 Longitude: -120.200823
Celebrating 16 years of winemaking in Santa Barbara County, Pacific Ridge Vineyards produces around 1500 cases annually and specializes in hand crafted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Pouring at WOPN is owner Bob Kelly, a retired Navy fighter pilot. Visit the tasting room in the center of Los Olivos at the flagpole.
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Pali Wine Company
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.66316 Longitude: -120.470197
Founded in 2005 by Tim Perr and Scott Knight, Pali Wine Company produces single vineyard and appellation specific Pinot Noirs sourced from premium vineyards along the West Coast from Willamette Valley, Sonoma, and Santa Barbara counties. All of Pali's wines are produced at their custom facility in Lompoc, California under the direction of winemaker Aaron Walker, and consulting winemaker Kenneth Juhasz.
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Papapietro Perry Winery
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.67298 Longitude: -122.933965
Papapietro Perry: a blend of fun-loving friends who wanted to drink Pinot daily so they made it themselves. Papapietro Perry Winery specializes in small lots of handcrafted, single-vineyard designate Pinot Noir and Zinfandel produced from the finest grapes the Russian River, Anderson and Dry Creek Valleys have to offer.
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Paraiso Vineyards
Soledad, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.378344 Longitude: -121.343178
Paraiso Vineyards is owned and managed by three generations of the Smith family, one of the pioneering winegrape growers of the Santa Lucia Highlands. The vineyard is, and always has been, farmed and managed sustainably and is the first in the region to be SIP Certified Sustainable. Paraiso is an estate winery with all wines made exclusively from fruit grown on the estate vineyard. While the focus is on Pinot Noir, Paraiso also produces small lots of Chardonnay, dry Riesling, Syrah and Souzao Port.
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Patz & Hall
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.24945 Longitude: -122.273014
Established in 1988, Patz and Hall embodies the shared vision and collective expertise of four talented friends - Donald Patz, James Hal,l Anne Moses and Heather Patz. Together this dedicated team of individuals has turned a desire to craft benchmark single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs into one of California's most celebrated artisan wineries.
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Paul Lato Wines
Santa Maria, CA, USA
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I believe in harmony and elegance. These are the qualities I constantly try to capture in my wines. The ultimate goal is to create wines that are seamless and textural, with the structure and balance to complement fine cuisine.
In order to make wines of the highest caliber, I select unique vineyards that are cared for by talented vineyard managers. During the growing season, yields are restricted to achieve maximum concentration of flavor. Harvest is based on physiological ripeness, which changes depending on the vintage characteristics.
Cellar work is based on minimal intervention, cleanliness and purity of intention. Because every vintage is different, I do not believe in recipes. With due respect to science, I do believe that true artisanal winemaking is based on intuition, sensitivity and passion. Keeping lots small allows gentle handling throughout the winemaking process.
I want my wines to give pleasure and keep your palate interested until the last drop from the bottle – I hope you like them at first sip and love them at the last.
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Perception
Calistoga, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.478741 Longitude: -122.74086
As the winemaker and co-founder of Perception Wines, Mark Ray combines a lifetime of exposure to wine with more than a decade of hands-on experience working alongside some of California's most renowned winemakers at such acclaimed wineries as William Selyem, Turley and Neyers. At Perception Wines Mark practices an artisan approach taking personal responsibility for every detail in the winemaking process as he works to craft a small portfolio of exceptional Pinot Noir Chardonnay and Zinfandel.
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Pfendler Vineyards
Petaluma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.323276 Longitude: -122.589912
Pfendler currently farms 19 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on four estate vineyards on the western slopes of Sonoma Mountain. The vineyards extend from the top of the mountain to its base allowing a tremendous variety of sun and foggy climates. This combination produces a broad range of flavors resulting in elegant and beautifully complex wines.
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Pismo Beach Winery
Pismo Beach, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.135993 Longitude: -120.6301
Winemakers and growers Martin and Bryan Friedman produce Pinot Noir blending four clones grown in the Edna and Avila Valley's on the Central Coast. Our hand crafted wines are made in small lots and aged in French Oak. Our other products include Barbera, Cabernet, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah - all grown on the Central Coast.
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Pisoni Vineyards & Winery
Gonzales, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.508625 Longitude: -121.431641
When Eddie and Jane Pisoni purchased a 280 acre horse ranch in 1979 they had no idea their son Gary would turn it into a revered Pinot Noir vineyard. Pisoni Vineyards now supplies fruit to top Pinot Noir producers. In 1998 Gary and his sons Mark and Jeff presented the first release of Pisoni Estate Pinot Noir. Sister label Lucia was launced in 2000 to highlight other vineyards and varietals.
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Ponzi Vineyards
Beaverton, OR, USA
Latitude: 45.487062 Longitude: -122.8037102
For more than 40 years, this family owned and operated winery has continued to set the standard for high quality Pinot Noir winemaking and innovation. Thriving under the second generation for more than two decades, Ponzi Vineyards is internationally acclaimed for producing some of the world's finest Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. Drawing on Old World methodology, Burgundian trained winemaker Luisa Ponzi crafts wines of distinction and character that reflect the region.
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Presqu'ile Winery
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.953034 Longitude: -120.435719
Located in the Santa Maria Valley on California's Central Coast. Created by two transverse mountain ranges on the Pacific Coast, Santa Maria Valley provides a unique west-to-east flow of cool marine breezes ideal for producing exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
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R2 Wine Company
Sonoma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.288885 Longitude: -122.458317
Having focused on single vineyard designate and appellation blended Pinots for a more decade Richard and Roger Roessler have ventured out again with R2 WIne Company (R Squared) to produce premium quality Pinot Noir, this time with added focus on affordable prices! Teaming with veteran winemaker Byron Kosuge, they're producing wines that are fun to drink while at the same time maintaining the highest standards of quality and style.
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Ray Franscioni Wines
Soledad, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.464316 Longitude: -121.451755
Ray Franscioni Wines (RFW) is a project of owners Ray and Teresa Franscioni, Winemaker David Coventry and Vineyard Managers Brian Maestri and Taryn Barsotti. RFW has vineyard holdings in the Santa Lucia Highlands, Gavilan Highlands and Paicines AVA's. Having this broad range of microclimates to draw from gives the winemaking team a vast array of flavors and textures to use to produce wines of consistently high quality and integrity. The Pinot Noir project is currently featuring the 2010 Pinot Noir from the Vigna Monte Nero vineyard in the heart of the Santa Lucia Highlands. It is made from clones 115, 667, and 777 with one-third new French Oak and is a return to the more elegant sensibilities of classic Pinot Noir.
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Red Car
Sebastopol, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.436972 Longitude: -122.857653
Red Car combines modern viticulture with traditional winemaking to craft balanced wines that express fruit and terroir with equal regard. Their goal is to faithfully give voice to the cool-climate personality of the West Sonoma Coast. Founder and winemaker Carroll Kemp is also the inaugural president of the West Sonoma Coast Vintners a brand-new association of wineries and growers who are passionate about farming wine grapes on the coastline of Sonoma County.
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Ritual by Veramonte
Casablanca, , Chile
Latitude: -33.315421 Longitude: -71.401351
Crafting fine wine is steeped in Ritual. From finding the perfect site and soil to tending each vine through the growing season harvest and winemaking - the traditions and rituals of farming and small-batch winemaking are what bring out a wine's best expression and sense of place.
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Riverbench
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.852094 Longitude: -120.25594
Riverbench Vineyard was established in 1973 when its first Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were planted on the property. For years since then some of the most renowned wineries in Santa Barbara County have purchased our fruit for their own wines. Over time Riverbench has become a prominent name for high quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Santa Maria Valley. All Riverbench wines are made in limited quantities and many are available exclusively through our tasting room.
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RN Estate Vineyard & Winery
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.716502 Longitude: -120.682507
Share a former retaurateur's dream of creating an exceptional "food friendly" wine. We specialize in Burgundian style Pinot Noirs grown in the cooler regions of the Central Coast and red Bordeaux style blends grown on our hilltop Estate in Paso Robles. Our limited production allows us to meticulously handcraft premium boutique wines with a harmonious balance of flavors.
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ROAR Wines
Soledad, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.448356 Longitude: -121.434531
Gary Franscioni and his family before him have farmed the region, including what is now Rosella's Vineyard, for over 100 years. After graduating from Cal Poly with a degree in agribusiness Franscioni took over management of the family farm business which owned and managed more than 200 acres of row crops in the Salinas Valley. He also co-owns and manages the Garys' Vineyard with Gary Pisoni.
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Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.42567 Longitude: -122.336911
RSV controls everything from the land to the table with over 200 acres of CCOF certified organic and Demeter Biodynamic vineyards in five Carneros locations. RSV's Carneros vineyards are dominated by Pinot Noir from which they craft five elegant and expressive wines including three single vineyard designates.
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Roessler Cellars
Sonoma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.290619 Longitude: -122.459203
Roessler is a premier producer of Pinot Noir located in the heart of the historic city of Sonoma. Our handcrafted artisan wines are made from the best grapes grown in premier appellations across the West Coast; spanning 1000 miles from the rolling hillsides of Northern Oregon to the breathtaking coastlines of Santa Barbara.
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Rusack Vineyards
Solvang, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.6375 Longitude: -120.140288
Nestled in picturesque Ballard Canyon in the center of Santa Ynez Valley amidst oak-studded rolling hills lies Rusack Vineyards, a boutique vineyard and winery dedicated to growing top-quality grapes and producing outstanding handcrafted wines. Rusack Vineyards was established in 1995 by Geoff Rusack and Alison Wrigley Rusack with a commitment to creating world-class wines.
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Saintsbury
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.248672 Longitude: -122.326413
Since 1981 Saintsbury has been committed to demonstrating that world-class Pinot Noir is a California mainstay. The winery was founded by winemakers Dick Ward and David Graves who believe innovation and a critical look at vineyard terroir and winemaking is the best route to quality. Today with Winemakers Jerome Chery and Chris Kajani, Saintsbury continues to pursue the "philosophy of investigation" that has helped make Saintsbury one of America's foremost Pinot Noir producers.
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Sanctuary
Hopland, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.984368 Longitude: -123.100053
Sanctuary's celebrated Director of Winemaking, Dennis Martin, delivers a limited-production, single-vineyard program centered around releases of exceptional wines from exceptional vineyards with an exclusive focus on dynamic red varietals including Bien Nacido Vineyards and Zinfandel harvested from The Butler Ranch in Mendocino County. New line extensions will include a Paso Robles Syrah and a Russian River Valley Chardonnay.
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Sandhi
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.38 Longitude: -121.32
Sandhi is a collaboration between uber Sommelier Raj Parr of the Michael Mina Restaurants, the former owner of Screaming Eagle and Jonata, Charles Banks, and esteemed winemaker Sashi Moorman. We focus only on chardonnay and pinot noir almost exclusively from the Sta. Rita Hills. Our goal is to make wines of finesse, minerality, acidity, structure and balance. Wine achiveves power and beauty through the seamless integration of these qualities.
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Sanford Winery
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.6035024 Longitude: -120.2949785
Established in 1981, Sanford Winery has been producing cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the area now known as Sta. Rita Hills for 30 years. With two estate vineyards in the heart of this world class appellation, the winery continues to grow and craft balanced wines that reflect the unique character of the region.
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Scheid Vineyards
Salinas, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.273626 Longitude: -121.193797
Scheid Vineyards was founded in 1972 when the wine grape industry in Monterey County was in its infancy. Scheid Vineyards is one of the largest independent producers of premium wine grapes in California and supplies many well-known wineries with fruit each year. We grow 29 different wine varietals on 10 estate vineyards located in 4 distinct growing regions of Monterey County. Scheid Vineyards' mission is to offer a broad varietal experience made possible by the diversity of its holding under one label and to share its expansive portfolio of wines in a spirit of welcoming enjoyment.
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Schug Carneros Estate
Sonoma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.234456 Longitude: -122.466748
Established in 1980 by Walter Schug to produce Pinot Noir, Schug Winery is an internationally-recognized producer of Pinot Noir. For over 30 years Pinot Noir has been Schug's focus with over half of the production dedicated to Pinot Noir and all its possibilities - from delicate, still rosés to fully-colored, sparkling to the classically-structured Carneros and age-worthy Heritage Reserve bottlings. Together Walter and winemaker Michale Cox represent over 75 years of Pinot Noir winemaking experience and expertise.
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Sea Smoke Cellars
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.663852240089916 Longitude: -120.46594619750977
Estate grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA.
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Seagrape Wine Company
Solvang, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.622215 Longitude: -120.117944
Seagrape Wine Company was founded in 2007 by husband and wife team, Dave Robinson and Karen Steinwachs. Located in Santa Barbara County, California, the intent is to produce wines that speak to the terroir of the most perfect places for particular varietals. Releases include Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the coolest-climate Sta. Rita Hills AVA.
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Sequana Vineyards
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.40798 Longitude: -122.839008
Sequana Single vineyard Pinot Noir wines from Green Valley of Russian River Valley and Santa Lucia Highlands are named in honor of Sequana, the Franco-Roman goddess of the River Seine, which flows through the ancestral birthplace of Pinot Noir.
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Saturday Dinner at The Neon Carrot
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Sierra Madre Vineyard
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.905783 Longitude: -120.365567
Situated in one of the Central Coast's most coveted appellations, the Sierra Madre Vineyard lies near the western edge of the Santa Maria Valley in northern Santa Barbara County. The light-textured, well-drained, sandy-loam soils cultivated here nourish our low-yielding vines to set clusters with small berries, intense with flavor, color and concentration - all essential qualities for top-level wines.
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Silver Wines
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.424228 Longitude: -119.686074
Making Pinot Noir since 2000, we source from Los Alamos and Santa Maria Valley vineyards. Small-lot, hand-crafted, foot-stomped, high-quality, vineyard-designated wines. Come taste the unadulterated terroir!
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Sinor-LaVallee
Arroyo Grande, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.187531 Longitude: -120.585337
Sinor-LaVallee was founded in 1997 by Mike Sinor and Cheri LaVallee-Sinor. The brand is focused on Pinot Noir that is sourced from specific rows in local world-class vineyards. Current vineyard designtate Pinot Noirs are Aubaine and Talley-Rincon. Most wines are sold through the mailing list.
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Saturday Dinner at Et Voilà!
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Sokol Blosser Winery
Dundee, OR, USA
Latitude: 45.278173 Longitude: -123.010935
The Sokol Blosser family planted their first grapevines in 1971 in the Dundee Hills and now farms 85 certified organic acres. As one of the pioneering wineries of the region Sokol Blosser has played a key role in developing and shaping the now-prominent Oregon wine industry. The winery works to create wines of world-class quality produced in a sustainable manner which reflect the distinctive flavors of the grapes soil and climate.
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Saturday Dinner at Et Voilà!
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Somerston Vineyards and Winery
St. Helena, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.499287 Longitude: -122.276914
The Somerston property is the foundation of everything we do. The property is 1628 acres of natural beauty with over 200 acres of sustainably-farmed vineyards, winery and developing ranch and farms. Our two valleys are split by the highest point on Sage Canyon Road, topping out at almost 2800 feet in elevation while the valley floor rests at 850 feet above sea level. Somerston is 8 miles east of Rutherford, high in the eastern hills of Napa Valley. Its diverse soils, microclimates and exposures are perfect for growing world-class grapes. The remarkable property has several spring-fed lakes, natural soda springs and several acres dedicated to farming fruit trees, vegetables, herbs and gardens.
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Station Imports
, Central Otago and elsewhere, New Zealand
Latitude: -45.05115 Longitude: 169.182071
Station Imports brings the best of New Zealand Pinot Noir to the USA. Carefully chosen by Andy and Penny Loving, our family of vineyards handcrafts their wines in the vineyards and wineries to produce finely-balanced Pinot Noirs spanning the majority of sub-regions in Central Otago. Producers include Rippon Vineyard, Quartz Reef, Kawarau Estate and Cairnbrae.
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Stephen Ross
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.244338 Longitude: -120.670103
Stephen Ross Dooley founded his artisanal winery, Stephen Ross, in 1994. He believes quality is everything and that starts in the vineyard. Stephen Ross produces single-vineyard Pinot Noir from Stone Corral Vineyard (Estate), Bien Nacido Vineyards and Chorro Creek Vineyard as well as appellation Pinot Noir from the Edna Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands and Central Coast. The winery and tasting room are located in San Luis Obispo.
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Saturday Dinner at The Neon Carrot
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Talbott Vineyards
Gonzales, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.495966 Longitude: -121.506395
Talbott Vineyards is a family-run, estate winery dedicated to producing world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir using grapes from two of America's most acclaimed vineyards - Sleepy Hollow Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands and Diamond T Vineyard.
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Talisman Cellars
Sonoma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.291859 Longitude: -122.458036
Talisman Pinot Noirs are exquisite expressions of unique vineyard sites, chosen by WInemaker/Owner Scott Rich. We seek extreme vineyards that will produce wines of great character, profound depth, lush rich sexy texture and which will inspire conversation and conviviality. Great care and loving attention go into the crafting of these wines. Each bottling is typically diminutive 100 - 300 cases.
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Talley Vineyards
Arroyo Grande, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.182001 Longitude: -120.511592
Talley Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery that specializes in estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, ideally suited to the climate and soils of the Arroyo Grande and Edna Valley.
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Saturday Dinner at Novo
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TAZ Vineyards
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.661376 Longitude: -120.423695
TAZ Vineyards was founded in 2001 as a tribute to the rustic spirit and incredible potential in the soil and climate of the Santa Rita Hills. All of that potential is realized today through the talents of winemaker Natasha Boffman. The wines now include Pinot Noir from the Fiddlestix Vineyard in the Santa Rita Hills; Pinot Noir and Syrah from the Santa Maria Valley; and Chardonnay and Pinot Gris from the sustainably-farmed Cat Canyon vineyard near Los Alamos.
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Testarossa Winery
Los Gatos, CA, USA
Latitude: 37.213987 Longitude: -121.980551
Testarossa Vineyards was founded in 1993 by the husband and wife team of Rob and Diana Jensen. Today, Testarossa produces 15,000 cases annually, and has earned hundreds of 90-point-plus scores on our wines from all the top wine writers. The name Testarossa (Italian for "red-head") was a nickname given to Rob when he was a young university student in Italy. Our Pinot Noirs are handcrafted utilizing only world-class vineyards within several appellations, including Garys', Pisoni, Rosella's, Doctor's, Dos Rubios, Brosseau, Sierra Madre, Bien Nacido, and Sanford & Benedict Vineyards.
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Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards
Woodside, CA, USA
Latitude: 37.3426800 Longitude: -122.2207760
Winemakers Michael Martella and Nathan Kandler produce award-winning Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir reflecting the unique climate and soil of the Fogarty estate. Michael and Dr. Fogarty pioneered cool climate grape growing in the northern section of the Santa Cruz Mountains when, in 1978, Dr. Fogarty was the first to plant on the region's Skyline Ridge some 2000 feet above sea level.
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Thorn Hill Vineyards
Lower Lake, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.927119 Longitude: -122.716072
Thorn Hill Vineyards specializes in hand-crafted artisan wines of exceptional quality. Winemaker and owner, Amy Thorn and her husband Jack will be pouring at the event and are looking forward to sharing their unfined, unfiltered exceptional 2009 Thorn Hill Pinot Noir from their vineyards in the Carneros, AVA of Sonoma County.
Their limited edition Pinot Noir is a wine of refined pedigree with seductive cherry and spice aromas. The palate rewards with expected smoothness and delicate berry layers with a rich texture and balanced finish.
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Saturday Pinot Noir Adventure Camp: Hiking
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Thorne Wine
Buellton, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.6029463 Longitude: -120.2462925
Thorne Wines are all estate grown Pinot Noir from the family's Rio Vista Vineyard. The vineyard is the eastern-most vineyard in the acclaimed Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Two vineyards were planted in 2000 and encompass 26 acres of Pinot Noir. A third 38 acre vineyard was planted in 2006, with a highly anticipated first harvest in 2009. All three vineyards are planted solely to Pinot Noir.
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Three Sticks Wine
Sonoma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.263387 Longitude: -122.439928
We are a very small, family-owned winery committed to creating small-lot, artisanal wines from exceptional vineyards. We are fortunate to call the famed Durell Vineyards our "home" vineyard. Three Sticks was founded in 2002 and produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Durell Vineyards, Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills and Pinot Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma Valley. Our winemaking combines Old World traditions with New World techniques.
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Trione Vineyards and Winery
Geyserville, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.687808 Longitude: -122.880524
For over three decades, the Trione family has raised premium grapes that have been the foundation of many award-winning wines. Now we bring our grapes to you in wines bottled under our own label, Trione Vineyards & Winery. It is the culmination of our family's long commitment to Sonoma County. Enjoy!
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Twomey Cellars
Oakville, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.577393 Longitude: -122.877145
Our commitment to Pinot began in 2000 when we secured our nine-acre West Pin Vineyard in the Russian River Valley and purchased a gorgeous winery in Healdsburg. After retrofitting the winery for small-lot production we began producing four Pinots under the guidance of Winemaker Ben Cane. Ben crafted each Pinot to express the best of their respective appellations and today he continues to hone our vineyards and foster grower relationships to make delicious Pinot Noirs.
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Tyler Winery
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.91023 Longitude: -120.450199
At Tyler, we focus solely on pinot noir and chardonnay from exceptional plantings around Santa Barbara County, specifically the Santa Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley. Our philosophy centers around the the combination of thoughtful farming of dynamic sites and minimal handling of the wines. Furthermore, we find the most success with the use of low levels of new wood and believe that picking fruit at lower levels of ripeness allows for the opportunity to capture the purest sense of each vineyard we work with.
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Vergari
Sierra Madre, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.171631 Longitude: -118.045422
Vergari Wines began in 2003 to make nuanced Pinot Noirs with consideration of where the grapes are grown. The winemaking approach entails a measured use of new oak so as to focus on fruit expression, seamlessness and balance. If you prefer a Blunt-Force style of Pinot Noir--and that's fine--you'd best look elsewhere.
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Saturday Pinot Noir Adventure Camp: Golfing
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Villa Mt. Eden
St. Helena, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.484686 Longitude: -122.401085
Founded in 1881 as Napa Valley’s 11th bonded winery, Villa Mt. Eden is one of California’s true heritage producers, with a mission to create wines that highlight the state’s finest vineyards and the best regions for each varietal. Crafted by winemaker Armando DeSantiago, the winery’s Pinot Noirs embody this mission, showcasing the unique attributes of three renowned Pinot Noir-growing regions: the Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, and Santa Maria Valley.
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Vine Hill Winery
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Latitude: 37.074149 Longitude: -121.960881
Vine Hill Winery has been an operating vineyard and winery since November 20, 1877. Yes, 134 years! The winery was acquired by Nick Guerrero and colleagues on June 11, 2004. We focus 100% on Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. We make a few small batches of other varietals for our tasting room. Our mountain tasting room is open the third weekend of every month. Our downtown tasting room is open Thursday-Sunday year round. We are one of the founding members of the Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir Technical Group. Our winemaker, Sal Godinez, began making wine professionally at Freemark Abbey, Napa, CA in 1986.
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Vision Cellars
Windsor, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.547133 Longitude: -122.81638
I was born the son of a Texas Moonshine maker. My Father, Sue, was considered by many to be the finest Moonshine maker in all of Texas, because of the fine grains he used to make his corn whiskey. My Mother Elbessie, along with her brothers and sister, made wine from the various fruit we grew.
It was not until I tasted my first Burgundy, long about 1955, that I fell in love with fine wine. In that year, I happened upon a taste of 1952 Burgundy, and vowed to myself then and there that I would someday aspire to make a wine as fine as that.
Years later, my wife Lil and I purchased the best fruit available to us and my personal vision to become a winemaker was realized, with our first bottling of our 1997 Pinot Noir…so named “Vision Cellars”. My sincere wish is that you enjoy these wines.
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VML Winery
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.563979 Longitude: -122.872963
In life, usually the biggest challenges offer the greatest rewards. This is what drew me to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay — grapes that grow on the margins of viticultural regions. Preferring cool, foggy days to sunlit ones, these varietals have the potential to offer complete expression of their roots. However, this requires the subtle and intuitive touch of a good farmer and eventually the gentle influence of the winemaker.
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Wild Horse Winery
Templeton, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.532568 Longitude: -120.670546
Our first vintage was a 1983 Pinot Noir and we have been making exceptional Pinot’s ever since. We specialize in finding the best Pinot fruit the Central Coast has to offer and currently have six different Pinot Noir’s in the tasting room. For more information visit our website at www.wildhorsewinery.com or stop by the tasting room to sample our fine wines. We are open daily 11-5.
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WillaKenzie Estate
Yamhill, OR, USA
Latitude: 45.3558084 Longitude: -122.8037102
Located in the Yamhill-Carlton Districk or Oregon’s Willamette Velley and named for the vineyard’s Willakenzie soil, WIllakenzie Estate is a family-owned winery devoted to producing terroir- driven wines from Pinot family using sustainable farming practices. Blending the tradition of his Burgundian roots with the intellectual training of his career in high tech, owner Bernard Lacroute’s innovative practices have paid off in the form of superior wines from intense flavors. Robust structures, and round, supple tannins.
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Windward Vineyard
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.631203 Longitude: -120.69176
Owned by Marc Goldberg & Maggie D'Ambrosia, Windward Vineyard is dedicated to producing Exclusively Pinot Noir, 100% Estate Grown, in a Burgundian-style. Planted in 1990, our 15-acre vineyard is on the "westside" of Paso Robles, CA where the cool Pacific Ocean breeze blows through the Templeton Gap to reach our vineyard & cool the vines each afternoon. Visit us in our Old World tasting room for a vertical tasting of 4 vintages. In Pinot Veritas!
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Wine Australia
San Francisco, CA, USA
Latitude: 37.789608 Longitude: -122.400499
Description coming soon!
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Wines of Chile USA
New York, NY, USA
Latitude: 40.719583 Longitude: -73.998815
Wines of Chile is an organiztion committed to promoting the quality and image of Chilean wine throughout the world. It has offices in Santiago, London, and New York, as well as representatives in Canada, Ireland, and Denmark. WOC also works closely with ProChile to develop and offer promotional and educational programs in Asia, Latin America and Europe. Wines of Chile's 93 member wineries belong to Vinos de Chile and represent 93% of Chile's bottled wine exports.
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Wolff Vineyards
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.217047 Longitude: -120.59528
Wolff Vineyards has been producing Pinot Noir for over a decade. Situated 4.8 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the ecologically-friendly 125-acre property produces traditional Pinot Noir. By traditional, we mean French style - low alcohol and not a wanabe Syrah wine!
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Zotovich Cellars
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.642657 Longitude: -120.439841
Zotovich Cellars is a family owned and operated winery that sources all our fruit from our 30 acre estate vineyard located in Santa Rita Hills. We focus on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Viognier. Winemaker Ryan Zotovich is a Cal Poly grad and has worked previously at Palmina as the assistant winemaker and at Sea Smoke as the Cellar Master. He left Sea Smoke in July of 2010 to come work with his family. Steve Zotovich is a wine enthusiast and fanatic Pinot Noir lover. He purchased Zotovich Family Vineyard in 2004. With the help of Ryan's dad Pete, wife Brit and newest addition to the family Dan Schuler Jones, they make Zotovich Cellars.
Friday Pinot Noir by the Sea Grand Tasting
Friday Seaside Fête
Saturday Dinner at The Neon Carrot
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