Owner-Winemaker Chris Dearden's journey into winemaking began with a profound connection to the land, nurtured amidst the familial warmth of California's Central Valley. It was here that he first understood... Read More
Gandona Estate vineyards are carved from the steep terrain of Pritchard Hill and planted in
small blocks, each with its own distinct personality. Each block is harvested in individual
batches, isolating flavor variations and then... Read More
ABOUT THE WINERY - Gandona Estate is single-minded in our approach to ensuring quality. We don’t purchase out-side grapes and we custom-built a winery to control every stage of the grape growing and winemaking process. The... Read More
In 1998 we bought a parcel contiguous to our first purchase from a few years earlier. In 2002 it was planted with five acres of rootstock before grafting Pinot Noir clones the following year. Ehren's viticultural training... Read More
If you don't know Paul, you should. His wines from California and Argentina and now New York and France are extraordinary. Paul is one of the most sought-after winemakers on three continents. He's... Read More
If you don't know Paul, you should. His wines from California and Argentina and now New York and France are extraordinary. Paul is one of the most sought-after winemakers on three continents. He's one of the smartest guys... Read More
Mark & Francis have been major fans of Paul Hobbs since the early days of Stage Left 'An American Cafe'. The Paul Hobbs winemaker dinner held every January continues to be our most popular, selling out the entire restaurant.... Read More
Peter Michael’s founding vision of terroir-driven, handmade wines in the classic European tradition comes alive under the direction of our winemaker Robert Fiore. We use time-honored winemaking methods such as French oak... Read More
At SAMsARA, we believe that all of the important work should be done in the vineyard, with little handling or manipulation of the fruit once it reaches the winery. Winegrowing at SAMsARA starts with selecting special sections... Read More
SAMsARA, we believe that all of the important work should be done in the vineyard, with little handling or manipulation of the fruit once it reaches the winery. Winegrowing at SAMsARA starts with selecting special sections within... Read More
Aged for 16 months in 100% neutral oak barrels, SAMsARA’s 2021 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay is a prime example of our favorite qualities in Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay. The nose bursts with key lime, grapefruit, and citrus... Read More