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Participating Wineries 2008 For information about participating in the 2008 Jazz and Wine festival, download the application or contact Jayne Hofer, Wine Director. |
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Concannon Vineyard Concannon Vineyard, home of America's first Irish vintner, the world's first Petite Sirah and some of the best varietal wines anywhere. James Concannon began making intriguing wines in the rocky soil of the Livermore Valley in 1883. His passion for family and fine wine is evident in every aspect of Concannon Vineyard, from the Victorian home built in 1884 to our landmark winery and award-winning wines. We invite you to taste the fruit of our winery and celebrate the Concannon legacy with your family and friends. It's all still here for your enjoyment—roots, rocks and intrigue. http://www.concannonvineyard.com |
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JC Cellars JC Cellars, producers of hand-crafted single vineyard wines specializing in Syrah, Petite Syrah, Viognier, and Zinfandel.Renown for Rhône style wines, and hailed as one of the masters of zinfandel, JC Cellars founder and winemaker Jeff Cohn marries his passion for classic French style winemaking with a spirited Californian sense of innovation to craft elegant wines that showcase terroir. http://www.jccellars.com/ |
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Wente Vineyards 2008 marks Wente Vineyards’ 125th Anniversary. The country's oldest continuously operated familyowned winery, Wente Vineyards is led today by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, the winery draws from 3,000 acres of sustainably farmed estate vineyards to create an outstanding portfolio of wines. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf. http://www.wentevineyards.com |
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Tamas Estates New World. New Attitude. Italian grapes meet California Landscapes. Our estate-grown California wines are produced in the heart of Livermore Valley Wine Country using traditional Italian grape varietals. With California's Mediterranean-like climate and our vineyards' gravelly soils, the Central Coast provides ideal conditions for crafting New World interpretations of Old World classics. Tamás Estates wines are fun, affordable, and fruit-forward. Take the Trip! http://www.tamasestates.com |
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We’re often asked what the background of Twisted Oak is, to which we invariably reply, “The Sierra Nevada, of course!” If we are pressed further, we are forced to admit that Twisted Oak Winery is the culmination of a delusion, er, vision by Jeff and Mary Stai. The vision was of a terroir based winery making superior, hand crafted, yummy wines, and then having more Twisted fun than anyone in the industry selling them. Jeff and Mary found 120 acres just outside Murphys in the Sierra Foothills at nearly 2000 feet elevation. It is there that they planted 10 acres of vineyards in Tempranillo, Grenache, Graciano, and Garnacha to take advantage of the continental Mediterranean soil types and climate. It is on top of this property, with an amazing view of the Sierras, where the state-of-the-art, no-pumpover, four-level gravity flow winery was built. Whatever the formula Jeff, Mary and Scott, have devised for Twisted Oak, it has been validated by the hundreds of consumers that buy us out of wine each and every year. Twisted Oak Winery has also received accolades by publications and competitions which have graced us with many scores of 90 or above. We think the Wine Enthusiast put it best “The gang at Twisted Oak Winery are taking winemaking in this area to the next level…” Cheers! And always, keep it Twisted! http://www.twistedoak.com |
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Aubin Cellars Jérôme Aubin, the proprietor of Aubin Cellers, has been working in the wine industry in France and California for the last ten years importing French oak barrels primarily from two coopers: Rousseau of Burgundy and Saint-Martin of Bordeaux. Having learned the barrel trade from artisan coopers and winemakers, Jérôme recognized how critical a comprehensive French oak barrel program has been to many wineries. His ongoing career in the barrel business enables him to visit yearly over 250 wineries in California, Oregon, Washington, New York, Ontario states and British Columbia. These numerous barrel tastings and sensory experiences provided Jérôme with an extraordinary opportunity to acquire an appreciation for different styles of wines; each equipped with its unique set of qualities and expressions He has also sought to benefit from these fruitful interactions with winemakers and from his numerous visits of various wine producing regions to inspire his own style. http://www.aubincellars.com |
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Robert Keenan Winery Robert Keenan Winery combines both the art and science of winemaking with a relentless passion for producing fine wines for your enjoyment. From using only the finest grapes to the Portuguese cork in the bottle, the Keenan commitment to quality is consistent. The wine is testament to these efforts. One taste and you will note the Keenan difference. Keenan focuses on three varietals -- Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. It produces nearly 10,000 cases per year. Combining the dedication of experienced winemakers with a commitment to excellence, the Robert Keenan Winery has distinguished itself as a maker of exceptional wines -- in limited varietals and quantity. Wines for sipping, wines for enjoying, wines for enhancing any occasion. http://www.keenanwinery.com |
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Dashe Cellars In 1996, the husband and wife winemaking team of Michael and Anne Dashe founded Dashe Cellars. Focused on crafting exceptional single vineyard wines, Dashe Cellars blends Anne's classic French winemaking training with the experience Michael has gained at such noted American wineries as Ridge Vineyards, Far Niente and Schramsberg Wine Cellars. Together, the Dashe's strive to create authentic, vineyard-focused wines that capture the charm and personality of top, independent vineyards throughout Sonoma County and beyond. http://www.dashecellars.com |
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Andrew Lane Winery |
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Urbano Cellars |
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Carica Wines |
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R&B R&B Cellars was established to create some of California's finest Cabernet Sauvignon. The company was started in 1997, and in 2000 released a premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes were hand-selected from prime vineyards located in growing areas from the Rutherford Bench to the top of Mt. Veeder. A "side project" of winemaker Kevin Brown and partners, R&B Cellars produced 230 cases in 1997 and successfully promoted the vintage nationally. The family shares a love of jazz and classical music, and all are accomplished musicians, singers and songwriters. According to the Browns, R&B stands for "rhythm and blues," a phrase which calls to mind the idea that drinking wine should be fun, not pretentious. The Brown family finds wine and winemaking to be two of the greatest pleasures in life, and that wine consumption should always be associated with the celebration of family, friends, and great food. We encourage that wine consumption, however, should always be undertaken with a sense of responsibility. http://www.rbcellars.com |
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Esterlina Vineyards |
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