2017 Folk Machine Avian Science CarignaneHusband and wife team, Kenny Likitprakong and Lynn Wheeler, have been making "real wines" in CA before it was cool. They make fresh, vibrant wines without manipulation from all over California. The wine is 100% Carignane from Redwood Valley, a 50 50 blend of two vineyards, the Lolonis Family Vineyard and the Martinson Ranch. Both of these vineyards are head trained and dry farmed and extremely old.

finishing with a mineral-laced persistence

the wines have received international acclaim

Marc Brédif continues to produce Vouvray and Chinon wines of the finest quality

Berries are gently separated from the bunch before reaching the tank

AIX uses cold stabilization

refreshing acidity

Wine maker: Dominique Salmon

Heidi Barrett grew up in the Napa Valley in a winemaking family and was destined to become one of California's leading winemakers

90% neutral oak for 8 months

local vignerons politely turn away importers at the door

as they say

Small parcels of each vineyard are fermented separately to preserve distinct stylistic qualities