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Here's a list of wineries that are participating in the 13th Annual World of Pinot Noir. We've included a brief description as well as a website link, so that you can find out more about the wineries and their wines. We've also detailed the WOPN 2013 events at which they'll appear. A big thank you to all of them - they are the Stars of WOPN!
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Acacia Winery
Napa, California, USA
Latitude: 38.232529 Longitude: -122.347711
Acacia is a small winery, open by appointment only, located in the heart of the 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. Winemaker Matthew Glynn’s Pinot Noir style combines traditional and modern techniques to achieve ideal balance, complexity and flavor.
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Adelaida Cellars
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.64928 Longitude: -120.794261
Established in 1981, Adelaida Cellars is a family-owned winery situated 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Our HMR Estate Vineyard (est.1964) boasts the oldest Pinot Noir vines in the region. All our vineyards are (SIP) certified sustainable and are grown on limestone soils. Standby for our new, limited release Pinot Noirs from the 2011 Vintage which include selected bottlings from vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills, Santa Lucia Highlands, and the Willamette Valley, Oregon.
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Alta Maria Vineyards
Los Olivos, CA, USA
Latitude: 46.686327 Longitude: -92.224744
Created in 2005, Alta Maria Vineyards is a partnership based upon the cumulative careers of two individuals who became veterans in their fields at a young age – one a viticulturist and one a winemaker. Their shared affinity for all things homespun and honest reflect the unflappable authenticity of Santa Barbara County. They came together after long being apart to make wines that have been waiting for them all along.
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Anaba Wines
Sonoma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.236885 Longitude: -122.463475
Anaba Wines was founded by Proprietor John Sweazey’s passion for true Burgundian wines. Our Pinot Noirs reflect the elegance and grace of the gently sloping vineyards found in Burgundy, crafted from similar sites in the Sonoma’s best appellations. Winemaker and Director of Vineyard Operations, Jennifer Marion, is committed to sourcing our grapes from the very best vineyards — farmed meticulously — yielding the finest fruit grown to our exacting standards.
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Ancien
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.296323 Longitude: -122.235784
Vintage after vintage, generation upon generation, our ancestors trained the vine and toiled the soil in a quest to produce wines that lift 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 vine and the soil lives on in our quest to discover the finest pinot noir vineyards and create wines of singular expression.
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Arcadian
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.405182 Longitude: -97.855669
Joe Davis’ goal is to create serious, long-lived and intense Burgundian styled wines and to that end, he does not destem; as such, the texture and mouth feel of his wines are decidedly different than much of what you will usually taste from California and Oregon. The wines see a high percentage of new oak and are bottled unfined and unfiltered. Not surprisingly, stylistically the wines do indeed closely resemble the Burgundian model. Panelist: Alcohol & Balance Seminar
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Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara , CA, USA
Latitude: 34.421145 Longitude: -119.698892
Founded in 1982, Au Bon Climat (which means "a well-exposed vineyard") produces internationally-recognized Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc wine from grapes grown in California's Santa Barbara County.
The Au Bon Climat winery is located on the world-famous Bien Nacido Vineyard, and is owned by winemaker Jim Clendenen. Au Bon Climat was listed on Robert Parker's Best Wineries of the World in both 1989 and 1990, while Jim Clendenen has been named Winemaker of the Year in 1992.
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Babcock Winery & Vineyards
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.667408 Longitude: -120.334781
Babcock Winery & Vineyards is located in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation with a production focused on Terroir driven Pinot Noirs. Owner/Winemaker Bryan Babcock, once named to a list of "Top Ten Small Production Winemakers in the World" by the prestigious James Beard Foundation, the only American chosen for this award, credits his sense of integration as his greatest attribute as a craftsman. Showcased in every bottle; Bryan's commitment to excellence.
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Baileyana Winery
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.227289 Longitude: -120.599818
OLD WORLD INSPIRED, SURPASSING NEW WORLD STANDARDS, SUSTAINABLY GROWN. Nine words. One idea. Baileyana Winery is owned by the Niven family and is currently managed by the grandchildren of founders Jack and Catharine Niven – pioneers of the first plantings of Pinot Noir in the Edna Valley during the early 1970’s. Along with Burgundian born and educated winemaker Christian Roguenant, the Baileyana team focuses on elegant Pinot Noirs that express the unique terroir of their estate.
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Belle Glos
Rutherford, CA,
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.
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Benovia Winery
Santa Rosa , California, USA
Latitude: 38.471366 Longitude: -122.797548
At Benovia, we try to strike just the right balance between innovative viticultural techniques and traditional winemaking. We handcraft our Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and Zinfandel to showcase the uniqueness of our estate vineyards. From our artisan winery, to our 72 acres of estate vineyards, we are unwavering in our commitment to produce the highest quality wine possible.
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Benton-Lane winery
Corvallis, Oregon, USA
Latitude: 44.562817 Longitude: -123.260069
Benton-Lane, a family-owned winery and vineyard, specializes in premium, estate-grown Pinot Noir from our estate located in the Willamette Valley. Additional varieties grown and produced by Benton-Lane include Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc.
Since 2005, our wines have been selected 4 times to be included in the “Top 100” lists from Wine Spectator and Wine & Spirits magazines… a distinction no other Oregon winery can claim.
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Benziger Family Winery
Glen ellen, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.363128 Longitude: -122.533522
At Benziger, we’re about three things: family, great wine and healthy vineyards. For more than thirty years we’ve searched Sonoma County for the most distinctive and expressive vineyard sites. Once found, we tended these properties using certified Biodynamic, organic and sustainable farming methods. The result is a portfolio of authentic and memorable wines. Voted best Sonoma winery experience!
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Bergström Wines
Newberg, OR, USA
Latitude: 45.348902 Longitude: -123.050295
Bergström Wines believes that the greatest source of new world Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays is Oregon's Willamette Valley. It is from this cool climate promised land that true terroir and classic, noble varietal expression can be found through careful stewarding of vineyards and wines. We believe in attention to detail, respect for the land and products of purity that pair with local fresh foods and can age and develop for years in the cellar. Participant: WOPN Gala
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Bien Nacido Vineyards
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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
At Big Basin Vineyards, our mission is to create wines that reveal the complex nuances of the vineyards that inspire them - ocean-influenced, mountain vineyards. We source our Pinot Noir from top vineyards in the Santa Cruz and Gabilan Mountains. Antonio Galloni of The Wine Advocate says “I tasted a bevy of gorgeous wines with proprietor Bradley Brown this year. These new and upcoming releases are impeccable and strongly suggest Brown is one of the up and coming stars." Participant: WOPN Gala
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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, California, United States
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. We want to focus on the beauty of our area, and showcase the elements our specific area has to offer.
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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Brewer-Clifton
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 42.192192 Longitude: -120.345892
At Brewer - Clifton, there is a respect for nature. We believe that when working with a product of nature, it is necessary to maintain an awareness of the elements and phenomena that are beyond our understanding and control. If at any time that level of sensitivity is lessened, we risk the unavoidable degradation of the goals that we are trying to pursue. Any intervention in the natural evolution of the product must be carried out with the utmost attentiveness. Participant: Sta. Rita Hills Lunch
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Bridlewood Estate Winery
Santa Ynez, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.650117 Longitude: -120.084687
Just 30 miles north of Santa Barbara on the eastern edge of the Santa Ynez Valley, our picturesque 105-acre estate rests on a high bench of ancient seabed, facing Pacific breezes that meander through the Santa Ynez Mountains to the South and the Purisma Hills and San Raphael Mountains to the north. A destination all its own, Bridlewood blends rustic, Spanish-style architecture with a modern, artisan winery. Our tasting room is open daily from 10am-5pm.
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Bruliam Wines
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.632317 Longitude: -122.876131
Bruliam Wines is a boutique producer of single vineyard premium wines. Established in 2008 by Kerith and Brian Overstreet, “Bruliam” is an amalgamation of our three children’s names. We strive to craft world class wines and use 100% of our profits to support charitable endeavors. Since our 2008 inception, Bruliam has donated to over 50 unique, charitable organizations selected by our followers through our “Bruliam Brigade” program.
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Buena Vista Winery
Sonoma, California, USA
Latitude: 38.298434 Longitude: -122.424342
Before there were vineyards in every valley north of San Francisco, before Napa and Sonoma were household names, before there was a California wine world at all, there was Buena Vista. Founded in 1857, Buena Vista is Calfiornia’s first premium winery, and its history is as colorful as it is proud. Today, the legend is being re-born under the vision of Jean-Charles Boisset. Just outside the town of Sonoma, the original winery is now a California Historic Landmark, and home to our Winery.
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Byron Winery
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.873007 Longitude: -120.244946
Byron Winery is a pioneering, artisanal winery situated on the cool coastal bench land of the Santa Maria Valley. Built on character, experimentation and discovery, Byron creates wines that are authentic and distinctive to the region.
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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. Participant: Minerality Seminar
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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. Our family has been making wines for consumption with food in Italy for many generations, a tradition continued today in California. Using estate fruit, we produce two Pinot Noirs and a late harvest Pinot Grigio under the Cargasacchi label. We also produce Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio under the Point Concepción label.
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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 ultra-premium, 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 grown to his specification. Varietals include Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache and Cabernet Franc. Visit the 1940s Quonset Hut winery in downtown Santa Barbara to experience the art of winemaking.Tasting Hours: 11am -6pm.
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Cartograph
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.613253 Longitude: -122.871891
Based in Healdsburg California, Cartograph produces ultra-premium Pinot noir grown in the valleys and mountains that surround our home. We source our grapes from premium vineyards in the Russian River Valley, Anderson Valley, and the Mendocino Ridge Appellation. We are focused on cool climate locations because we understand our customers love the Pinot noir grape and value it most when the grapes are used to produce balanced and beautiful wines that show grace and nuance. We are driven to show t
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Cebada Vineyard
Lompoc, California, Santa Barbara
Latitude: 34.678862 Longitude: -120.370903
Cebada Vineyard sits 12 miles from the icy Pacific in Santa Barbara County. The cool nights with warm windy days and sandy loan soil lend to the Burgundian-style wines we produce. Our estate wines are small batch, hand crafted wines showcasing silky notes from the sandy soil, hints of sea air and fruit complexity.We farm and bottle Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and a blueberry port style wine from our estate blueberries.We are open by appointment only.Come experience our farm and all it has to offer.
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Center of Effort
Arroyo Grande, California, United States
Latitude: 35.187646 Longitude: -120.585246
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 this terroir, 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 Vineyard
Soledad, California, 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 the sole winery in the Chalone American Viticultural Area (AVA), a federally designated area that has climatic, geologic and geographic features that distinguish it from the land surrounding it.
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Chamisal Vineyards
San Luis Obispo, California, 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. Panelist: Minerality Seminar, Participant: WOPN Gala
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Chateau St Jean Winery
Kenwood , CA, USA
Latitude: 38.423068 Longitude: -122.554908
Quintessential Sonoma estate winery located at the foot of Sugarloaf Ridge in beautiful Sonoma Valley, Chateau St. Jean has long been recognized as a leader in vineyard-designate wines. Since its founding in 1973, Chateau St. Jean has produced outstanding wines with an emphasis on bringing vineyard sites to life in the bottle. Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren uses her more than 30 years of vineyard and winemaking expertise.
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Claiborne & Churchill
San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Latitude: 35.198833 Longitude: -120.60548
Claiborne & Churchill is a small, family winery founded in 1983 by Claiborne (Clay) Thompson and Fredericka Churchill Thompson. Located in an eco-friendly strawbale winery building, in the heart of the Edna Valley, it produces eight to ten thousand cases a year, among which are three different Pinot Noirs. Principal whites are Dry Gewurztaminer, Dry Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. The tasting room is open daily from 11 to 5. Participant: Giuseppe's
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Clouds Rest Estate Vineyards
Petaluma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.308232 Longitude: -122.590218
Our small size allows complete control over the winemaking process, therefore enabling us to produce the finest wines the fruit has to offer. We are a single vineyard estate with 10,000+ vines planted on only 2 acres. We are situated at 1250' on Sonoma Mtn in the Sonoma Coast AVA. 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 wine with a lingering finish. Participant: Giuseppe's
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Copain Wines
Healdsburg, CA, United States
Latitude: 38.519187 Longitude: -122.849774
Founded in 1999 by winemaker Wells Guthrie, Copain Wines is a premium winery and tasting room located in Healdsburg, CA, specializing in vineyard-designated wines from the Anderson Valley and Mendocino County. Inspired by his time in Burgundy and the Northern Rhône Valley of France, Guthrie marries French stylistic sensibilities with the best organically-farmed California fruit to craft classically-styled wines that are well balanced. Panelist: Alcohol & Balance Seminar
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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 in 1981. Tony Rynders, as winemaker for ten years at Oregon’s Domaine Serene winery, is one 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.
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CRU Wine Company
Madera, CA, United States
Latitude: 37.041093 Longitude: -120.168196
Working with a dedicated network of growers, our wines are styled with a deft and subtle winemaking hand, representing a marriage of site typicity and winemaking artistry.
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Cutruzzola Vineyards
Cambria, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.568046 Longitude: -120.967782
Could today's cow pasture be tomorrow's next great vineyard? Cutruzzola Vineyards was founded with that hope in mind. In 2000, while walking along Santa Rosa Creek Road in Cambria we came across a 47-acre parcel of land for sale. Seven miles outside the town of Cambria, the property was comprised of steep hillsides and the climate was notable for gentle cool breezes and abundant sunshine. Five acres of Pinot Noir were planted in 2001. Two more acres were planted to Riesling in 2006.
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Davis Bynum Winery
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.610466 Longitude: -122.869161
Davis Bynum 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 Bynum lives on through the hand crafted creation of pinot noir and chardonnay grown exclusively in Russian River Valley.
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DeLoach Vineyards
Santa Rosa, California, USA
Latitude: 38.461452 Longitude: -122.821248
Our goal at DeLoach Vineyards is to produce exceptional wines that spotlight the personality of the Russian River Valley and to passionately seek understanding of the valley’s unique terroir,ensuring the wines are terroir driven and distinct. We successfully do this in a socially responsible and environmentally sensitive way.The estate vineyards and garden are certified organic and Biodynamic,and in the cellar we use traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques.
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Deovlet Wines
San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Latitude: 35.243341 Longitude: -120.667477
Honored to be a small part of history within this 6000 year old craft, Deovlet Wines focuses the limited production on select vineyard sites in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. The winery, in San Luis Obispo, welcomes visitors by appointment. Participant: Giuseppe's
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DERBY WINE ESTATES
PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA, USA
Latitude: 35.661378 Longitude: -120.420119
Derbyshire vineyard lies 1.2 miles (2 km) above the beaches of the Pacific Ocean just outside the small California central coast town of San Simeon (known for its Hearst Castle). Pioneering a new ultra cool climate region, the vineyard was planted to Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris in 2002. Extremely low yields and warm fall conditions produce a unique terroir driven wine with amazing ripeness, brilliant acidity and complex depth.
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Dierberg Vineyard
Santa Ynez, CA, Santa Barbara
Latitude: 34.634333 Longitude: -120.287861
Dierberg Vineyard is a family owned and operated estate vineyards in Santa Barbara County. Our two vineyards lie very close to the Pacific Ocean in Santa Rita Hills and Santa Maria AVAs. Our coastal environment provides a combination of sunny days, maritime breezes and well drained soils, perfectly suited to cool climate viticulture. The vineyards provide both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for our Estate wines.
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Domaine Carneros
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.255302 Longitude: -122.35096
Founded by the Taittinger family of Champagne Taittinger, Domaine Carneros is the quintessential California expression of French Champagne. Claude Taittinger’s search for a worthy U.S. counterpart began in the late 1970s. In 1987 he selected a 138-acre parcel in Carneros, Napa Valley.
With cool breezes and mild northern California heat, Claude found Carneros to be the perfect micro-climate for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Panelist: White Pinot Noir Participant: Sparkling Lounge
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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 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
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Donelan Family Wines
Santa Rosa, CA, Sonoma County
Latitude: 38.471698 Longitude: -122.7436
We are a small, boutique winery in Sonoma County producing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache, and Roussanne. We have elected to prize quality over all other factors. Simply put, we think wine should taste great – with every vintage and every grape, this is our ultimate priority and our greatest motivation.
We believe that the best wines are not made but discovered and we take pride in the responsibility and privilege of distilling for your pleasure the greatest qualities.
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Edna Valley Vineyard
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.216481 Longitude: -120.607374
NESTLED ONLY FIVE MILES FROM THE PACIFIC OCEAN, EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD HAS ONE OF THE LONGEST AND COOLEST GROWING SEASONS IN CALIFORNIA. ITS LOCATION IN ONE OF THE STATE’S FEW EAST-WEST ORIENTED VALLEYS MEANS COASTAL FOG ROUTINELY MOVES INLAND, COOLING THE GRAPES AFTER A LONG DAY IN THE SUN. THIS IDEAL CLIMATE ALLOWS THE GRAPES TO MATURE SLOWLY WHILE RETAINING THEIR BRIGHT ACIDITY. A DISTINCT COMBINATION OF ANCIENT VOLCANIC ROCK AND MARINE SEDIMENT AT EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD ENRICHES THE SOIL.
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Elkhorn Peak Cellars
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.228194 Longitude: -122.219357
Estate grown. Jamieson Canyon, South Napa. Hillside, less that 2 tons per acre.
Seven different clones, French and domestic. Bi-lateral cordon, VSP. Family owned and farmed.Very limited production.
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EnRoute
Sebastopol, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.437287 Longitude: -122.402959
Founded by the partners of Far Niente, EnRoute is the culmination of a 30-year passion for Pinot. Our focused study of this varietal has led us down many an interesting path at home and abroad. Our journey convinced us that the best opportunity to consistently and successfully create the focused, textured, yet graceful Pinot Noir wines we treasure is in the Russian River Valley. We have made a serious and deep commitment to the region.
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Erath Winery
Dundee, OR, Dundee Hills, Oregon
Latitude: 45.285085 Longitude: -123.059913
As one of Oregon's wine pioneers, Erath winery’s founder, Dick Erath, was driven by the belief that the future of Pinot Noir was in Oregon. Erath wines are an expression of the land the winery has cultivated for more than 40 years, longer than any other winery in the Dundee Hills. Winemaker Gary Horner, who shares Dick’s background in science and a reverence for Oregon’s unique terroir, strives to reveal classic Oregon Pinot: light, delicate and fruit-forward. Panelist: White Pinot Noir
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Etude
Napa, California, USA
Latitude: 38.246487 Longitude: -122.314747
In 1982, Etude was founded on a winemaking philosophy that begins in the vineyard long before the harvest and, that superior grape growing diminishes the need for intervention by the winemaker, resulting in authentic varietal expression. Today, winemaker Jon Priest strongly believes and lives out Etude’s founding philosophy. This has allowed for the continual cultivation of the highest quality wines, reflective of the profound influences of the land and the season.
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FAILLA Wines
St. Helena, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.356509 Longitude: -122.287311
Failla is dedicated to sourcing cool climate fruit from the extreme coastal areas of Sonoma County. Winemaker Ehren Jordan began his career with a two-year apprenticeship in the Rhône, followed by years of making wines for Neyers Vineyards and Turley Wine Cellars. Ehren and his wife Anne-Marie Failla founded Failla in 1998 and since then have built a winery and caves in St. Helena.
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Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
Los Olivos, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.665874 Longitude: -120.122712
Founded in 1989 by actor/entrepreneur Fess Parker (of Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone fame) along with his son Eli and daughter Ashley, three generations of the Fess Parker family are dedicated to a single mission: crafting wines of uncompromising quality & character.
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Fiddlehead Cellars
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.642802 Longitude: -120.4439271
Fiddlehead is a family of hard workers who like to have a good time, love the challenge of making great wine and thrive on sharing the pride of our handmade approach. With a stellar history under her belt, "Head Fiddle" Kathy Joseph produces silky, place-driven Pinot Noir. Her Sta. Rita Hills Estate Vineyard, Fiddlestix, is planted exclusively to Pinot and is touted as one of the best. We simply believe the love of making wine must be reflected in every sip!Participant: Giuseppe's
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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 at elevations of 1,150 to 1,875 feet. The maritime breezes and coastal fog cool the vineyards during the heat of summer allowing fruit to fully mature with fresh, complex flavors and lively acidity.
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Flying Goat Cellars
Lompoc, CA, Santa Barbara
Latitude: 34.644003 Longitude: -120.473403
The winery is dedicated to producing beautifully handcrafted Pinot Noir wines from the finest single vineyards along the Central Coast. Winemaker Norm Yost produces artisanal wines that show the elegant flavors and individual expression of the vineyard. The winery also produces a methode champenoise sparkling wine called Goat Bubbles. Participant: Sparkling Lounge & WOPN Gala
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Fog Crest Vineyard
Sebastopol, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.428829 Longitude: -122.84181
Fog Crest Vineyard was established by James & Rosalind Manoogian in 1997. The estate has a long tradition in agriculture, formally raising hop & apples just north of the town of Sebastopol, CA. 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 Pinot Noir grapes. Fog Crest Vineyard marries our location with meticulous viticultural practices.
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Foley Estate
Lompoc, CA, US
Latitude: 34.655751 Longitude: -120.303447
Foley Estates
Santa Rita Hills, California
Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery at Rancho Santa Rosa is the realization of vintner Bill Foley's dream to produce world class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara County. A historic parcel located in the Santa Rita Hills region of the Santa Ynez Valley, Rancho Santa Rosa was formerly a thoroughbred horse ranch. In 1998, Bill purchased the 460-acre property and planted to 230 acres of vineyard. Devoted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah.
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Fontes & Phillips wines
Los Olivos, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.665546 Longitude: -120.116468
Rochelle and Alan, (Fontes & Phillips) have been involved in the wine industry for 35 cumulative years. Alan started his winemaking career in Napa Valley in 1976 and his career spanned 18 years there with S. Anderson, Monticello and numerous other prestigious brands. Rochelle developed a career in wine compliance and accounting. In 1998, they moved to Santa Ynez to help Bill Foley launch Foley Estates and LinCourt Vineyards.
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Foxen Winery & Vineyard
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.665862 Longitude: -120.122706
Bill Wathen and Dick Doré (aka The Foxen Boys) have been making wine together since 1985 when they founded FOXEN at the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in northern Santa Barbara County. Since that time, their dedication has remained the same—the creation of very small production, sustainably-farmed, vineyard-focused wines using a "minimalist" approach to winemaking.
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Frank Family Vineyards
Calistoga, Ca, Napa
Latitude: 38.558943 Longitude: -122.52282
With over 250 acres of the finest vineyard land in Napa Valley and one of the biggest word-of-mouth followings, Frank Family Vineyards has become a household name for lovers of premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Founded in 1992, Frank Family Vineyards has grown from a boutique fledgling producer to a well-respected name recognized on a national level. Frank Family’s reputation for having the friendliest hospitality in Napa Valley.
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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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Gainey Vineyard
Santa Ynez, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.606555 Longitude: -120.065445
Our beautiful, Spanish-style Tasting Room is open daily from 10am to 5pm. We offer winery tours daily at 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Our tastings are conducted continuously between 10am and 4:30pm. Our tasting fee is $10 per person or our reserve tasting fee is $20 per person.
Picnic tables are available in the vineyard garden, where guests are welcome to enjoy the beautiful setting along with their wine.
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Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.507296 Longitude: -122.897356
A pioneer in the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, Gary Farrell Winery has been crafting small-lot artisan wines that capture the balance and stylistic elegance of some of the finest vineyards in the region, including Rochioli, Hallberg and Bien Nacido. Our 30-year legacy, producing small lot Burgundian-styled, varietally expressive, site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, is being expertly tended by winemaker Theresa Heredia.
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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 has 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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Hahn Estate
Soledad, California, United States
Latitude: 36.389938 Longitude: -121.365517
Hahn Estate owns 650 acres in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County with elevations from 200-1200 ft. Coastal breezes, morning fog and afternoon sun create the perfect environment for Burgundy & Rhone varietals. “The Hahn Estate wines encompass what I believe is the ‘soul’ of not only the soil and climate, but also of the Hahn team. The Hahns have surrounded themselves with passionate people whose goal is to produce world-class wines.” Paul Clifton, Director of Winemaking.
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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 New York. We are committed to producing cool-climate wines which authentically express the unique character of the Finger Lakes. Our production is quite small - currently under 2000 cases, which allows for an intense focus on quality. Our intent is to produce food-friendly wines, and we offer several 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
John Hilliard and Christine Bruce, Master Gardeners from Houston, Texas purchased 101 acres in Santa Rita Hills AVA in 2002. In 2004 we started planting 21 acres of vineyards. Our first harvest was in 2008. We only make wine from our estate fruit. Directly on the Western border of Santa Rita Hills AVA, just off Route 246, 11 miles from the Pacific Ocean coast.
One of the coldest sites in Coastal California, often cold, morning fog, sunny in the afternoon, windy during the day.
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Hitching Post Wines
Buellton, ca, USA
Latitude: 34.6116 Longitude: -120.200823
Frank and Gary have been making wine together since starting Franks garage in 1979. Now making our wine at Terravant in Buellton 1.5 miles west of the Hitching Post Restaurant. Frank and Gary 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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Hug Cellars
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.642433 Longitude: -120.655625
Hug Cellars is a small family owned winery producing ultra small lots of wine, utilizing some of the Central Coast's best vineyards. Winemaker Augie Hug approaches winemaking with a measured hand allowing each vineyard to express its own virtues. Hug Cellars was established in 1994 by Augie and Raquel Hug. As a family-owned winery, our dedication to principles of purity, integrity and balance in winemaking enable us to continually create a product with outstanding quality.
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invino
Sonoma, CA, France
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At invino, we believe drinking great wine should be affordable. That's why we bring our members selections directly from the world's best wineries - at up to 70% off retail.An exclusive online shopping experience for people who love wine and a good deal, we guarantee to match or beat the best total price on the web for our members, period.
Ultimately, only a small percentage of the wines tasted make it inside. Wines with huge quality to price ratio, where total price includes the value of
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J Vineyards & Winery
Healdsburg, CA, United States
Latitude: 38.572981 Longitude: -122.842619
A 25-year legacy of making exceptional J wines to inspire.
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. jwine.com Participant: WOPN Gala
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J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.699423 Longitude: -120.636046
J. Lohr's Pinot Noir is grown in two of Monterey County's finest appellations - Arroyo Seco and Santa Lucia Highlands. Our Fog's Reach Pinot Noir, from the Arroyo Seco, is made in a classic Burgundian style featuring aromas of strawberry, cherry and rhubarb, with a bouquet of toasted oak, sage and spice. The Highlands Bench Pinot Noir, from the Santa Lucia Highlands, is made in a New World style, with aromas of coffee and sandalwood, followed by ripe flavors of wild strawberry.
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J.K. Carriere
Newberg, OR, USA
Latitude: 45.288556 Longitude: -122.872848
J.K. Carriere resides on little island in the sky atop the red rock and cobble of Parrett Mountain, in Oregon’s North Willamette Valley, where Pinot Noir thrives in a long, cool growing season. Graceful and age-worthy Pinot Noir is owner/winemaker Jim Prosser’s ruthless pursuit. Established in 1999, the winery is named for Jim’s two grandfathers, and a wasp features prominently on the label because it has twice nearly killed him. Panelist: White Pinot Noir
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Jack Creek Cellars
Templeton, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.555022 Longitude: -120.793052
Jack Creek Cellars is a small family owned and operated vineyard and winery. Our Vineyard and winemaking practices are synonymous: Quality and close personal attention. Hand tended vines producing low yields of fruit with intense flavors, harvested at the peak of performance is our daily focus. This fruit leads to limited amounts of luscious, hand crafted wines for you to enjoy. Handled gently and nurtured from the vine to the bottle.
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Keefer Ranch Wines
Sebastopol, CA , USA
Latitude: 38.438211 Longitude: -122.894561
Keefer Ranch is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery in the Russian River valley of Sonoma County.
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Keller Estate
Petaluma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.20057 Longitude: -122.533586
Located in the Petaluma Gap Region of the Sonoma Coast, Keller Estate produces wines solely from fruit grown the family’s property. A wide selection of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir clones, as well as different vineyard sites have been explored so that the wines achieve complexity, depth, elegance and the site’s unique personality.
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Ken Brown Wines
Buellton, CA, US
Latitude: 34.609829 Longitude: -120.201887
After more than 35 years of fine tuning the winegrowing process for Pinot Noir while at Zaca Mesa, Byron Winery and now at Ken Brown Wines, we continue our quest for excellence. Our focus is on mall lots of Pinot Noir from the finest vineyards of the Sta.Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley. Production ranges from 75 cases up to 500 cases of Pinot Noir with total production less than 2,000 cases annually.
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Kendric Vineyards
San Francisco, CA, USA
Latitude: 37.984056 Longitude: -122.563304
Kendric Vineyards is a vigneron's operation. I make pinot noir from a vineyard I planted and farm in Marin County. Marin wines mostly tend toward the lighter bodied, brighter acidity end of the California spectrum, and that's generally true of my pinot also. To generalize further, I'm more interested in letting the vineyard's earth and spice notes show through than I am in presenting a ton of primary fruit in my wine.
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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.
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Kessler-Haak Vineyard & Winery
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.666442 Longitude: -120.354708
In 2005, grower/winemaker Dan Kessler and wife Ellen established their 30 acre Kessler-Haak Vineyard in one of the coldest microclimates in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. The vineyard's location drives burgundian style wines with fresh fruit and lively acidity. They produce estate grown, limited production, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines and small lot vineyard designated wines from other grape varieties grown n the AVA. Tasting is by appointment at the vineyard. Website: www.kesslerhaakwine.com
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Kobrand
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Kobrand’s portfolio includes representation in virtually every major fine wine region and spirit category from the prime production areas of the world, encompassing distinguished classics from the Old World as well as exciting New World expressions. Assembling a portfolio like this does not happen by chance; rather, it is honed over the course of decades with skill and experience. We pride ourselves on sifting through trends to find gems of impeccable quality and value.
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Kosta Browne Winery
Sebastopol, California, 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.
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La Fenetre Wines
Santa Maria, California, USA
Latitude: 38.792774 Longitude: -104.725015
We specialize in small production, balanced, and terroir driven Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from Santa Barbara County, California
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La Rochelle
Livermore Valley, CA, USA
Latitude: 37.665072 Longitude: -121.727756
We partner with the state’s most renowned Pinot Noir vineyards – Soberanes. Sleepy Hollow. Rosella’s. Donum Estate, Londer. Paraiso. Tondre. Ferrington. Savoy, Deer Park. We craft Pinot Noir grown on these famed estates that let the individual vineyard’s terroir, its special sense of place, shine through.
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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. Participant: Sparkling Lounge
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Landmark Vineyards
Kenwood, California, USA
Latitude: 38.426261 Longitude: -122.556466
Landmark Vineyards was founded in 1974 in Windsor, CA and in 1989 relocated to Kenwood, CA on a spectacular piece of land at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Landmark Vineyards sources grapes from the highly diverse microclimates of Sonoma County and California and specializes in premium Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Rhône wines such as Syrah and Grenache.
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Landy Family Vineyards
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.20057 Longitude: -122.533586
The Landy Family creates limited production, Estate wines in the beautiful Sweetwater Springs District of the Russian River Valley. Their hillside vineyards provide a variety of growing elevations and soil compositions resulting in rich, yet elegant wines of distinction.
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Left Coast Cellars
Rickreall, Oregon, USA
Latitude: 44.99085 Longitude: -123.214516
Left Coast Cellars is situated among the rolling hills and remaining White Oak stands in Rickreall, Oregon. The vineyards are planted to expertly selected varietals, focusing on Dijon, Pommard and Wadenswil clone Pinot Noir. We employ organic and sustainable farming practices to encourage the vitality of the vines in the rocky, shallow soil. Wines are crafted into exquisite bottlings through state-of –the art techniques and old world winemaking practices.
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Lincourt Winery
Solvang, CA, US
Latitude: 34.633153 Longitude: -120.121274
Founded in 1996 by Bill Foley, Lincourt produces benchmark, luxury and ultra-premium wines from Santa Barbara county. With vineyards in the cool Santa Rita Hills and the warmer Santa Ynez Valley, Lincourt is one of those rare wineries capable of producing world-class bottlings from both Bordeaux and Burgundian varieties. Sustainable farming techniques,block harvesting,small-lot vinifications and an intelligent blend of traditional and modern winemaking methods have elevated Lincourt.
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Luminesce
Arroyo Grande, California, San Luis Obispo
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 using very little new oak, picking at optimum acids and sugars and bottling without filtering or fining. We also practice gentle and time honored techniques to preserve the wine's origin, terroir and true fruit profile.
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MacPhail Family Wines
Sebastopol, California, U.S.
Latitude: 38.487691 Longitude: -122.807589
James MacPhail focuses on vineyard designated, limited release wines from California’s finest growing regions, including the Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, Green Valley, Anderson Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, along with the Eola-Amity Hills (Oregon). Sequana by James MacPhail offers appellation focused blends from the Santa Lucia Highlands and Russian River Valley. Part of a historic family with roots in agriculture in West Marin and along the Sonoma Coast.
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Martinelli Winery
Windsor, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.487691 Longitude: -122.807589
The Martinelli family has been farming in Sonoma County since 1860, but it wasn’t until the 1980’s that the Martinellis produced their first bottle of wine. The Martinelli family produces small lots of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Zinfandel produced from estate grown grapes located in Russian River Valley, Green Valley of Russian River, and Sonoma Coast Appellations. These vineyards are meticulously farmed by Lee Martinelli Sr., and his two sons, Lee, Jr. and George.
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Masút Vineyard and Winery
Redwood Valley, California, USA
Latitude: 39.263919 Longitude: -123.236325
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.
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McIntyre Vineyards
Monterey, California, United States
Latitude: 36.600238 Longitude: -121.894676
The Santa Lucia Highlands AVA is presently producing some of the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the Global wine market. Since 1987 Steve McIntyre has continued to raise the bar for farming this ancient alluvium soil to grow the finest grapes the Highlands can produce. So committed, Steve helped form the Central Coast Vineyard Team and SIP, Sustainable in Practice, certification program which governs the social, facial and environmental impact of vineyard operations.
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Meiomi Wines
Rutherford, CA, multi-wine country
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. Unifying California’s most noteworthy coastal areas opens the door for a dynamic and opulent wine that is ready to enjoy whenever you are.
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Melville Vineyards and Winery
Lompoc, Ca, USA
Latitude: 34.666214 Longitude: -120.330217
Inspired by pinot noir and chardonnay grown in the maritime influenced Lompoc region, Ron Melville purchased the raw land that would one day become Melville Vineyards and Winery in 1996. His prior decade of grape growing experience was instrumental in the design and installation of the vineyard which was overseen by his sons, Brent and Chad Melville. In 1997 the Melville family encountered Greg Brewer who was swiftly hired in 1997 to help design the facility.
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Mercy
Marina , CA, USA
Latitude: 36.700148 Longitude: -121.793643
A boutique winery, Mercy produces wine from riverbed locations in the Arroyo Seco AVA of Monterey County. Working with three distinct vineyards in the heart of the appellation each property features meager surface soil with exposed river stones and hardpan subsoil which, along with daily fog and wind from the Pacific Ocean, limit yields. A myriad of clones are utilized and classic, hands-on winemaking techniques are employed to carefully extract nuanced flavors from the grapes.
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Migration
Philo, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.529032 Longitude: -122.490714
Influenced by the cool climate of the Pacific Ocean, Goldeneye is nestled in the heart of the Anderson Valley in Mendocino County. The winery is open daily, 10:30am-4:30pm, for wine tasting and retail sales. The striking landscape of our Confluence Vineyard set amongst a backdrop of redwood trees provides the idyllic setting for an intimate wine-tasting experience at our Anderson Valley winery.
We offer wine tasting experiences as well as several elevated experiences.
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Moehr-Niggli Winery
Maienfeld, CH, Switzerland
Latitude: 47.010146 Longitude: 9.530161
Moehr-Niggli Winery was established by Forti and Magda Moehr-Niggli in 1989. The winery is situated in the AVA/AOC Graubuenden in Maienfeld, south-eastern Switzerland. Almost the entire estate is planted to Pinot Noir, the rest to local white varieties. The vineyards are planted on the foothills of the northern Alps, at an altitude of approx. 1800 feet. The climate is rather cool with warm dry summers. Their daughter Sina Moehr and her husband Matthias Gubler are responsible for the winemaking.
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New Zealand Winegrowers
San Francisco, CA, United States of America
Latitude: 37.805389 Longitude: -122.440412
New Zealand Winegrowers represents all the wineries and growers from New Zealand. In the US, NZW conducts educational and promotional programs on behalf of wineries participating in the market, as well as media and public relations efforts and in working in concert with allied New Zealand organizations.
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Old Bridge Cellars
Napa, California, United States
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.
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Orogeny Vineyards
Napa, California, USA
Latitude: 38.224515 Longitude: -122.263627
Pinot Noir, more than any other grape, reflects where it is grown. Orogeny focuses on cool-climate Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley. The grapes are grown on several small vineyards in a mix of sandy loam over sandstone and clay soils. These sites provide excellent drainage, which promotes even ripening and concentrated flavors.
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Pacific Ridge Vineyards
Los Olivos, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.66316 Longitude: -120.470197
Celebrating 17 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 by entrepreneurs Tim Perr and Scott Knight from Pacific Palisades, CA in 2005, Lompoc-based Pali Wine Co. produces premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Pali’s single-vineyard and cuvee wines come from highly regarded vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills, the Russian River Valley and the Willamette Valley. Pali recently opened a tasting room in Santa Barbara and launched its sister winery, Tower 15 Winery, which features Rhône and Bordeaux varietal wines sourced from Paso Robles, CA.
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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 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, Monterey
Latitude: 38.24945 Longitude: -122.273014
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.
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Patz & Hall
Napa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.24945 Longitude: -122.273014
Patz & Hall was founded in 1988 by four talented individuals - Donald Patz, James Hall, Anne Moses and Heather Patz. Together, they have turned Patz & Hall into one of California’s most highly regarded wineries, with a celebrated portfolio of single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines.
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Paul Lato Wines
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.91023 Longitude: -120.450199
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.
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Pence Ranch
Buellton, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.619946 Longitude: -120.254798
Pence Ranch is located at the eastern boundary of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. The 50-acre vineyard, situated within the 200 acre working ranch, appears from above as an island, carved away on all sides, leaving an exposed elevated plateau. Geologically, the land comprises differing soils and a variety of rock strata that would typically reflect a much larger area, in effect, a microcosm of the greater appellation in one complex site. Currently there are ten producing blocks of Pinot Noir.
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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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Phantom Rivers Winery
Arroyo Grande, California, USA
Latitude: 35.124159 Longitude: -120.577467
Our award winning wines showcase the best grapes the Central Coast has to offer. We do not believe a single property is capable of producing the best fruit for each varietal, as the terroir required for each varietal is different. Therefore we focus our efforts in finding the perfect area for each varietal and purchasing grapes from those farmers. Our tasting room is conveniently located in the Village of Arroyo Grande, the gateway to your Edna Valley tasting experience.
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Pisoni Vineyards & Winery
Gonzales, CA, USA
Latitude: 36.508625 Longitude: -121.431641
The Pisoni family has two goals: grow exceptional grapes for high-end wineries and to make wine under the family label. Gary and his two sons, Mark and Jeff, farm and produce Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah from their three vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands: Garys’ Vineyard, Soberanes Vineyard and Pisoni Vineyards. These vineyards and wines represent an extreme commitment to farming and classical winemaking that has spanned multiple generations.
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Presqu'ile Winery
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.953034 Longitude: -120.435719
Presqu'ile [press-KEEL] is a small winery in the heart of the Santa Maria Valley on California's Central Coast. Located between the Pacific Ocean and the San Rafael Mountains, our vineyards get the perfect balance of cool marine breezes and California heat. We pick at relatively low brix, ferment exclusively with native yeast and barrel age our wines in mostly neutral french oak. From the vineyard to the palate Presqu'ile wines represent a relentless pursuit of quality.
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R2 Wine Company
Sonoma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.288885 Longitude: -122.458317
Focusing on small lot production of single vineyard and appellation blended wines, Roger and Richard Roessler have been producing Pinot Noir for the past 13 years. Located just off the plaza in Sonoma, California their tasting room offers value driven wines that are varietally correct and speak of the place where they are grown. Hours are daily from 11 am to 6 pm, and extend into the later evening hours Wed thru Saturday. 654 Broadway, Sonoma, CA. 707-933-1313 www.r2winecompany.com
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Reuling Vineyard
Forestville, CA, Sonoma
Latitude: 38.465849 Longitude: -122.876596
Planted in 2000, Reuling Vineyard is located on our home property in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Comprised of 12.2 acres of Pinot Noir, three clones comprise the blend----Calera, and two different “suitcase” clones from the Vosne-Romane’e region of Burgundy. There are also 2.2 acres of Chardonnay clones of the Montrachet vineyard in Burgundy. The winemarker, Matt Taylor, shares Jackie and Tim’s steadfast desire to product wines that are reflective of the land on which they are grown.
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River Road Family Vineyards and Winery
Sebastopol, California, USA
Latitude: 38.458883 Longitude: -122.881889
River Road Family Vineyards and Winery is a small-production winery located in the Green Valley of Russian River Valley American Viticulture Area of Sonoma County, California. Our winery offers a beautiful experience through our commitment to producing wines of the highest quality.
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Riverbench Vineyard and Winery
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.
In 2004, a group of local families purchased the property.
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RN ESTATE Vineyard and Winery
Paso Robles, CALIFORNIA, United States
Latitude: 35.716502 Longitude: -120.682507
Share a former restaurateur's dream of creating an exceptional "food friendly" wine. We specialize in Burgundian style Pinot Noir grown in the cooler regions of the Central Coast of california and Bordeaux style blends grown on our hilltop Estate in Paso Robles. Our Limited production allows us to handcraft a premium boutique wine focussing on finesse and elegance.
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ROAR Wines
San Francisco, CA, San Francisco County
Latitude: 36.448356 Longitude: -121.434531
Family winery specializing in small lots of Santa Lucia Highland's Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay. As fourth generation SLH growers, we produce wines that express both the distinct character of our region and signature flavors of our wines.
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Rusack Vineyards
Solvang, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.6375 Longitude: -120.140288
Rusack Vineyards handcrafts wines that have become known around the world for their striking elegance, robust yet silky fruit, and seductive finish--reminiscent of the rolling hills of Ballard Canyon at dusk. Established in 1995 by the husband and wife team of Geoff Rusack and Alison Wrigley Rusack, the forty-eight acre Ballard Canyon estate is planted with seventeen acres of grapes.
In addition to its own estate fruit.
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Saintsbury
Napa, CA, US
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, Jérôme Chéry 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 exceptional wines from 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 small production California winery focusing on select vineyards from the Santa Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County and was founded in 2010 by Rajat Parr, the wine director for Michael Mina Restaurants, Charles Banks, the former owner of Jonata and Screaming Eagle, and esteemed winemaker, Sashi Moorman.
Sandhi represents a union essential to the production of wine: the collaboration between man, earth, and vine.
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Sanford Winery
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.603693 Longitude: -120.295996
Established in 1981, Sanford Winery is a premium producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills.
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Scheid Vineyards
Greenfield, California , United States
Latitude: 36.273626 Longitude: -121.193797
Scheid Vineyards was founded in 1972 when the wine grape industry in Monterey County was in its infancy.With ten estate vineyards spanning an array of soils, microclimates and sub-appellations, Scheid Vineyards is in a unique position to unite a broad varietal experience under one label.Less than 2% of the grapes grown are selected for the Scheid Vineyards label.Scheid Vineyards is one of the largest independent producers of premium wine grapes in California and supplying many well-known wines.
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Seagrape Wine Company
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.622215 Longitude: -120.117944
Founded by husband and wife team, Dave Robinson and Karen Steinwachs, and 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
Sebastopol, CA, US
Latitude: 38.40798 Longitude: -122.839008
James MacPhail focuses on vineyard designated, limited release wines from California’s finest growing regions, a roster that currently includes the Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, Green Valley, Anderson Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, along with the Eola-Amity Hills (Oregon). Sequana by James MacPhail offers appellation focused blends from the Santa Lucia Highlands and the Russian River Valley. Part of a historic family with roots in agriculture in West Marin and along the Sonoma Coast.
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Siduri Wines
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.475267 Longitude: -122.735473
Siduri Winery offers visitors the unique opportunity to taste our critically acclaimed, small production, single vineyard Pinot Noir, as well as Syrah, Zinfandel,Grenache, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier, from our sister label Novy Family Wines, right where the wines are made. We offer a winery tour and tasting daily, by appointment, from 10AM - 3PM.
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Sinor-LaVallee
Arroyo Grande , CA, USA, Earth
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. Mike Sinor is recognized as one of the Central Coast’s highest-rated winemakers (96 points - Wine Spectator; 95 points – Connoisseur’s Guide; 92 points – Wine Advocate; 95 points – Wine Enthusiast) Mike was voted San Luis Obispo Countys "Winemaker of the Year" for 2012
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Small Vines Wines
Sebastopol, California, USA
Latitude: 38.414494 Longitude: -122.898672
Small Vines Wines are 100% grower-produced, exclusively from high-density vineyards (4x3 and 4x4) that were planted and are farmed by the winemaker, Paul Sloan, in the true Vigneron model. Using the French style of high-density planting and following the strict Grand Cru farming standards allows them to achieve extremely low yields and creates these balanced, vineyard driven, world-class wines from the Russian River and Sonoma Coast
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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 over 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 Sokol Blosser family creates wines of world-class quality, produced in a sustainable manner, which reflect the distinctive flavors of the grapes, soil, and climate. Visit us at sokolblosser.com.
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Soter Vineyards
Carlton, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Latitude: 45.295239 Longitude: -123.14869
Soter Vineyards was founded in 1997 by Tony & Michelle Soter, and today makes its home on the Mineral Springs Ranch near Carlton, Oregon. This 240 acre estate vineyard here is ideally situated on an east‐west ridge known as Savanna Ridge and planted to 30 acres of Pinot Noir and 2 acres of Chardonnay, where Pinot Noir and method champenoise Brut Rose are produced. Another project-“North Valley Vineyards”-focuses on regionally sourced wines, principally Pinot Noir.
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Stasis
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.261531 Longitude: -120.669252
Stasis Wines - Somewhere in between life and death, all living matter can become suspended in a moment of equilibrium. This philosophy holds true for the vines at Murmur Vineyard and the wines of Stasis. As the grapes face severe coastal conditions and pull closer to their final days, nature does a dance between opposing forces. Here, the Burgundian varietals grow dense in flavor and produce rich characteristics that withstand the test of time.
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Station Imports
New Zealand, Central Otago/ Marlborough, New Zealand
Latitude: -45.05115 Longitude: 169.182071
Station Imports brings the very 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 Noir spanning the majority of sub-regions in Central Otago as well as Marlborough. Producers include Rippon Vineyard, Quartz Reef and Cairnbrae.
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Stephen Ross
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
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, Bien Nacido Vineyards and Chorro Creek Vineyard as well as appellation Pinot Noir from the Edna Valley and Santa Lucia Highlands. The winery and tasting room are located in San Luis Obispo.
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Suacci Carciere Wines
Sebastopol, California, United States
Latitude: 38.475267 Longitude: -122.735473
Suacci Carciere Winery began with passion for wine, and a 25-year friendship between two families. The heritage of their respective Italian grandfathers drove the desire to produce excellent wines that could be shared with family and friends. Suacci Carciere Wines are hand crafted by our winemaker Ryan Zepaltas who brings a wealth of experience and artisan craftsmanship to our select wines from the Suacci Family Vineyard and the Heintz Vineyard. Tasting is by appointment.
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Summerland Winery
Summerland, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.421435 Longitude: -119.599161
Inspired by the relaxed, friendly lifestyle enjoyed throughout California's serene coastal towns, our Central Coast Collection wines reflect the merits of the diverse growing regions that span from Santa Barbara to Monterey Counties. The wines are approachable in both price and style, exhibiting excellent varietal character with a Central Coast flavor profile that is suitable to a wide variety of foods.
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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 for the climate and soils of the Arroyo Grande and Edna Valleys. The Talley’s farming history in the area dates to 1948. Guided by this legacy and a commitment to long term sustainability, Talley Vineyards focuses on attention to detail in all aspects of farming and winemaking operations. Participant: WOPN Gala, & Breakout Session #1
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Testarossa
Los Gatos, CA, United States
Latitude: 37.213987 Longitude: -121.980551
Testarossa is one of California's premier producers of limited release, vineyard-centric Pinot Noir. Established, long term partnerships with the state's best winegrowers leads to elegant, collectable Pinots from the likes of Garys', Pisoni, Rosella's, Rincon, Bien Nacido, Doctor's and others.
Testarossa is located in the historic Novitiate in downtown Los Gatos. The tasting room is open daily. Testarossa also hosts Wine Bar 107 and private and corporate events.
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Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards
Woodside, CA, United States
Latitude: 37.3426800 Longitude: -122.2207760
Thomas Fogarty Winery was founded by inventor Thomas Fogarty and winemaker Michael Martella in 1978. Dr Fogarty's penchant for innovative thought and Martella's viticulture instincts allowed them to lead the development of the cool Skyline Ridge area; true pioneers in one of the world’s premiere pinot noir and chardonnay regions. Today this area boasts the most prestigious planting of these two varieties in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Thomas George Estates
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.522641 Longitude: -122.878608
Thomas George Estates have dedicated themselves to establishing a world-class winery focused on site-specific Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays grown from three exceptional estate vineyards in the cool heart of the Russian River Valley. The 3 vineyards provide Thomas George Estates with a complex palette of fruit from which to craft its limited-production wines. Each wine is handmade in small lots that emphasize balance, brightness and terroir-inspired sophistication.
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THORNE WINE
Ontario, 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, whith a highly anticipated first harvest in 2009. All three vineyards are planted soley to Pinot Noir.
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Three Sticks Wines
Sonoma, California, 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. Participant: Giuseppe's
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Twomey
Heladsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.577393 Longitude: -122.877145
Our family established Twomey Cellars to pursue the discovery of varietals in California beyond Cabernet. Twomey was founded out of generations of Duncan family entrepreneurship using the same philosophy that has directed Silver Oak since our founding in 1972: make exceptional, food-friendly wines that are deliciously drinkable upon release. We’re able to apply our 40 years of winemaking experience to create our appellation, single vineyard and estate wines.
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Tyler Winery
Lompoc, CA, USA
Latitude: 34.91023 Longitude: -120.450199
We focus on pinot noir and chardonnay from both the Santa Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley and try to work with old vines whenever possible. We prefer wines with less new oak, manipulation, and alcohol, and rely more on the inherent power of the vineyard and our management of the vines than in winemaking techniques.
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Vision Cellars
Forestville, CA, Sonoma
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. Years later, after enjoying many Pinot Noir wines and several trips to Burgundy France, my wife Lil and I purchased the best California grapes available to us and I achieved my personal vision as a winemaker.Established in 1995, VISION CELLARS is a passionate boutique winery.
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WALT Wines
Sonoma, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.488987 Longitude: -122.453426
WALT is dedicated to the production of premier Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Pacific Coast’s most distinctive vineyard sites, spanning nearly 1000 miles and including Sta. Rita Hills, Sonoma County, Anderson Valley, and the Willamette Valley. Our philosophy is that of precision, non-interventionist winemaking, thereby allowing the wines to naturally and honestly express the character of the site where the wines are grown. Under the artisanship of Director of Winemaking Steve Leveque and W
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Wild Horse Winery
Templeton, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.532568 Longitude: -120.670546
Wild horse winery is a leading Pinot Noir Producer in the central Coast.In addition to our core pinot noir distributed nationally we have a series (reserve Noir's are made from exception vineyards along the central coast.
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Williams Selyem
Healdsburg, CA, USA
Latitude: 38.520185 Longitude: -122.867145
Williams Selyem began as a simple dream of two friends, Ed Selyem and Burt Williams, who pursued weekend winemaking as a hobby in 1979 in a garage in Forestville, CA and made their first commercial vintage in 1981. They set a new standard for Pinot Noir winemaking in the United States, aligning Sonoma County's Russian River Valley in the firmament of the best winegrowing regions of the world. John and Kathe Dyson, who purchased the winery from Burt and Ed in 1998, carry on the passion for Pinot.
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Windward Vineyard
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.631203 Longitude: -120.69176
Pinot Noir is the driving passion of Marc Goldberg and Maggie D'Ambrosia, husband and wife owners of Windward Vineyard. Dedicated exclusively to producing Burgundian-style Pinot Noir, Marc and Maggie purchased and planted the 15-acre vineyard in 1989 based upon the terroir and microclimate of the Paso Robles Westside. The combination of the cooling Pacific breezes, the calcareous soil and the 50 degree daily drop in temperature produce exemplary Pinot Noir.
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Wolff Vineyards
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Latitude: 35.217047 Longitude: -120.59528
Wolff Vineyards is located on 125 acres of ecologically friendly property. The certified sustainably farmed property is one of the first vineyards established in the Edna Valley 35 years ago. The artisan winery reflects the old world tradition in wine making from its owners and wine maker Jean-Pierre and Elke Wolff.
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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.
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