Handley Cellars
 Pinot Noir Gewürztraminer Syrah Zinfandel Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Pinot Gris www.handleycellars.com TexaCali Cool: Did you know that Milla Handley's first vintage was chardonnay made in her basement in 1982?! |
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Colgin Cellars
 IX Estate Vineyard Cariad Tychson Hill Vineyard Herb Lamb Vineyard www.colgincellars.com TexaCali Cool: Ann Colgin is from Texas! Tychson Hill is pronounced as "Texan Hill" too! Lewelling Vineyards  Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Wight Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon www.lewellingvineyards.com TexaCali Cool: Over the years Lewelling Vineyards has consistently harvested exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes that have been sold to such fine Napa Valley wineries as Caymus, Galleron, Markham, Viader and Beaulieu Vineyards. With encouragement and assistance from some of these producers, the Wight family began production in 1992 of their own vineyard-designated wine. |
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Storrs Winery
 White Riesling Gewürztraminer Santa Cruz Mtns. Chardonnay Christie's Vineyard Chardonnay Pinot Noir Petie Sirah Rusty Ridge Zinfandel Merlot BXR www.storrswine.com TexaCali Cool: Check out the new Storrs website! |
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Davis Family Vineyards
 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Guyzer Block Syrah Russian River Valley Zinfandel Barn d'Or Cab/Syrah Napa Cabernet Sauvignon www.davisfamilyvineyards.com TexaCali Cool: Just watch this "It's a Vine Life" Duchamp Winery  Duchamp Estate Syrah Slaughterhouse Syrah www.duchampwinery.com TexaCali Cool: There are so many cool facts about Duchamp Winery and the people behind the wine...please click around their website. My favorite has to be the first time I broke bread with the owners Peter and Pat Lenz, they paired a grilled tuna with their Syrah which was perfection together - as are the gracious Lenz family! Fort Ross Winery & Vineyards  Rose of Pinot Noir Chardonnay (& RSV) Symposium Pinot Noir Pinot Noir (& RSV) Pinotage www.fortrossvineyard.com TexaCali Cool: Yes, the owners grew up in South Africa, yes - their Sonoma Coast Pinotage is magical! .jpg) LIOCO Philosphy: Great wine is made in the vineyard, therefore partner with disciplined, conscientious growers. Make wine with minimal manipulation to allow the “voice of the vineyard” to be heard. Create cuisine-oriented wines that emphasize grace and balance over power. Maximize control of the creative process, “from bud to bottle.” Be dynamic and demystifying at every turn. Over-deliver for the price point.
More soon - www.liocowine.com Medlock Ames  Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Red www.medlockames.com TexaCali Cool: In addition to making incredible wine, read about their GREEN focus and the unique lifelong friendship behind the winery. Pellegrini Family Vineyards  Cloverdale Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Cloverdale Ranch Merlot Olivet Lane Chardonnay Olivet Lane Pinot Noir Pellegrini Sauvignon Blanc Pellegrini Unoaked Chardonnay Pellegrini Carignane Pellegrini Zinfandel Pellegrini Lot 107 Cuvee www.pellegrinisonoma.com TexaCali Cool: Where do I begin??? The Pellegrini family has been in the California wine business since 1925! Read up on their website on this amazing wine family and their famous vineyards. Teira Wines  Dry Creek Zinfandel Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc www.teirawines.com TexaCali Cool: Teira Wines was founded in 2002 by Dan Donahoe and Alexis Woods in the summer of 2002. Their roots in the wine business go deep, as Alexis' father, Frank Woods, founded "Clos du Bois" in 1974 in Sonoma County. These connections give Teira Wines access to some prestigious 'hard to get' grapes from exclusive vineyards from some of the best appellations in California. |
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