Tasting Wines

Wines we offer in our Tastings

J. Cage Cellars 2018 El Coro Vineyard Pinot Noir

J. Cage Cellars 2018 El Coro Vineyard Pinot Noir

The People The family behind J. Cage cellars are Austin natives! Roger & Donna Beery were drawn to northern Sonoma County for different reasons. Their son, Conch, studied winemaking and settled there to hone his skills. Daughter, Whitney came to build a career in wine hospitality. Together, the family is chasing their “Wine-Stained Dream” of…

2018 Chateau La Grande Roche Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Chateau La Grande Roche Cabernet Sauvignon

The People The Rossi-Wallace label brings two powerful Napa Valley families together. Husband and wife team of Ric Forman and Cheryl Emmolo are steeped in wine. Ric has been working in the valley for over 55 years and is a European traditionalist. Cheryl’s family has been in Napa since the 1920s selling rootstock to vineyards….

Chasing Rain Red Blend

Chasing Rain Red Blend

The People Making great wine is a religious experience. The best teams have a deep, heart-felt affinity for the land and a reverence for the vines that they worship. Gianfranco Farimbella and Joshua Maloney understand the soil, sun, wind, and rain and share a passion for crafting great wine.  Vineyard manager, Gianfranco, grew up in…

Aquilini Sauvignon Blanc

Aquilini Sauvignon Blanc

The People  We are suckers for rags-to-riches stories and this wine is the product of one of our favorites. The owner, Luigi Aquilini came to North America in 1956 from a small farm in Northern Italy seeking a new future. Over the next 65 years he built an empire in agriculture, construction, entertainment, and hospitality….

Silver Trident Symphony No. 9 Sauvignon Blanc

Silver Trident Symphony No. 9 Sauvignon Blanc

The People The duo behind Silver Trident traveled similar paths to Napa Valley. Walter Jost is a former hospitality company executive. He is originally from Switzerland and has the meticulous attention to detail that is purely Swiss.  His globetrotting partner in the venture, Bob Binder, is the cofounder of Oceania Cruises, a luxury operator that…