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Arista

Founded in 2002 by Al and Janis
McWilliams. The McWilliams
firmly believe that the finest
examples of Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay are produced in
MENDOCINO - ANDERSON VALLEY small lots. They take no short cuts
Named after Walter and Rhoda Anderson, who left Missouri and crossed the plains and when producing world class Pinot
mountains with their children in 1845. The Anderson boys would later fight for the independence Noir & Chardonnay. Winemaker
Matt Courtney (formerly of
of California from Mexico. Anderson Valley’s unique geography results in degree day variations Marcassin) believes in minimal
of 40°-50° creating the perfect environment for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In addition to the intervention both in the vineyards
Burgundian varietals, Gewurztraminer and other Alsace varietals are prominent. Pinot Noir and and in the winery. Therefore all
Chardonnay grapes from Anderson Valley are also prized for their ability to create sparkling wines are fermented utilizing
native yeast and are un-fined and
wines with the balance and persistence of their European counterparts. Elevations vary from sea unfiltered.
level to over 2,500 feet with 35-80 inches of rainfall annually.
Goldeneye
In 1990, Dan and Margaret
Arista (Healdsburg) aristawinery.com Duckhorn embraced their
growing passion for Pinot Noir.
(also see Russian River) Their vision for Goldeneye was
Arista Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard 2016 (6pk) $360.00 96+ WA simple: to craft a distinctively
California Pinot Noir of equal
stature to their acclaimed
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot.
Goldeneye has become one of the
great Pinot Noir producers from
Goldeneye (Philo) goldeneyewinery.com Anderson Valley.
Goldeneye Rosé of Pinot Noir, California 2017 $276.00
Kosta Browne
Goldeneye Pinot Noir 2016 (6pk) $240.00 92 WS Dan Kosta and Michael Browne
(also available in magnums and 375ml) founded Kosta Browne in 1997.
The two worked together in
Goldeneye Pinot Noir Gowan Creek Vineyard 2016 (6pk) $425.02 restaurants in Santa Rosa. Kosta
Goldeneye Pinot Noir Ten Degrees 2016 (6pk) $492.00 91 WS Browne has become a wine that
collectors and restaurants alike
seek out.

Rhys
Rhys Vineyards aspires to make
Kosta Browne (Sebastapol) kostabrowne.com great Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
(also see Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, Sta. Rita Hills) from some of California’s most
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard 2017 (6pk) $713.90 91-94 VN unique and expressive vineyards.
see sales rep per availability This pursuit has lead them to
search the state for rocky soils
that exist within the mountainous,
cool, coastal climate zone. Over
Rhys (Santa Cruz) rhysvineyards.com the last 15 years they have
(also see Santa Cruz) developed seven estate vineyards.
Rhys Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard 2013 $1020.00 92 WA Schramsberg Vineyards
Founded in the late 1862 by
German immigrant Jacob
Schram. Shramsberg was one of
the first 22 bonded wineries in
Schramsberg (Calistoga) wilsondaniels.com Napa. In 1965 Schramsberg
produced California’s first Blanc
Mirabelle North Coast Brut NV $275.90 93 WE, 90 WS de Blanc and in 67’ the first
Mirabelle North Coast Brut Rosé NV $287.90 91 WS Blanc de Noir. It was the first
sparkling wine to gain distinction
in California and to rival the
Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc North Coast Brut 2016 $383.90 92 WE prestige and quality of French
Schramsberg Blanc de Noir North Coast Brut 2016 $431.90 Champagne. It is a world-class
winery and recognized leader in
Schramsberg Cremant North Coast Demi-Sec 2015 $407.90 the California wine industry. It
Schramsberg Rosé North Coast Brut 2016 $407.90 91 JS has been served to dignitaries at

the White House since 1972.
Schramsberg Reserve North Coast Brut 2009 (6pk) $514.00 96 WE, 93 WS
Schramsberg J Schram North Coast 2009 (6pk) $514.00 97 WE, 93 WS Walt
Schramsberg J Schram Rosé North Coast 2009 (6pk) $624.00 95 WA, 94 WS Walt is the maiden name of
Kathryn Hall. Her grandparents
grew six different varietals and
sold them to wineries in CA.
Kathryn founded Hall wines to
exemplify the best of the Bordeaux
Walt (Sonoma) waltwines.com varietals grown in Napa. Walt is
(also see Sonoma Coast, Sta. Rita Hills & Willamette Valley) her cool climate Burgundian
Walt Pinot Noir Blue Jay Vineyard 2017 $443.90 93WE varietal project.

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