North Coast Producers Flashcards
What winery was founded by Boots & Al Brounstein in 1968?
Diamond Creek
Who makes Red Rock Terrace and Volcanic Hill?
Diamond Creek
Who owns the oldest continually producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines in the US?
Hanzell
Sonoma Valley
Who was the original proprietor of Hanzell, and in what year was it established?
Ambassador Zellerbach
1948
Who makes Sebella?
Hanzell
- their less expensive Chardonnay, with less oak and younger vines
Name two wineries that Helen Turley is the winemaker or consulting winemaker for?
Marcassin
Martinelli
Who founded Screaming Eagle?; what was the 1st vintage and winemaker?; who owns it today?
- Jean Phillips
- 1st vintage 1992, made by Heidi Barrett
- Stan Kroenke - purchased with Charles Banks in 2006; Banks sold his shares to Kroenke in 2009
What is First Flight of Eagles?; what is Second Flight?
- First Flight of Eagles - a rerelease of the 1st 3 vintages in double magnum, sold at auction in 2014
- Second Flight - winery’s 2nd label, made from younger vines and often containing up to 50% Merlot
Who produces Old Sparky Beckstoffer Tokalon?
Schrader
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where is Scarecrow?; who makes the wines?; what is the 2nd label?
- Rutherford
- Celia Welch
- M. Etain
Name the 6 vineyards from Andy Beckstoffer’s Heritage Series. What is the Heritage Vineyard Series?
- To Kalon (Oakville)
- Missouri Hopper (Oakville)
- Las Piedras (St. Helena)
- Dr. Crane (St. Helena) - BDX Blend
- Bourn (St. Helena) - Cab Sauv, Petite Sirah
- Georges III (Rutherford)
*The Heritage Vineyard Series is made up of vineyards established pre-1900.
Where is To Kalon?
Oakville
Where is Martha’s Vineyard?
Oakville
Where is the Au Paradis Vineyard?
Oakville
Where will you find Dominus and Paraduxx?
Yountville
Where is Trefethen Family Vineyards?
Oak Knoll
Where is Haynes Vineyard?
Coombsville
Where is Antica, and who owns it?
Atlas Peak
The Antinori Family
Where will you find Dyer, Checkerboard, and Von Strasser?
Diamond Mountain
What and where is J. Davies?
- The red wine sister winery to Schramsberg, named for Jack Davies (founder/restorer of the modern Schramsberg)
- Located on Diamond Mountain, in the same winery as Schramsberg. Which, yes, is on Diamond Mountain.
From what two AVAs does O’Shaughnessy produce wine?
Mount Veeder and Howell Mountain
Where would you find Mayacamas and Lagier Meredith?
Mount Veeder
Where is Hess Collection located?; which winery did it purchase?
Mount Veeder
- Leased Christian Brothers, and their Brother Timothy vineyard
Where is Hyde Vineyard?
Carneros (Napa side)
Where is Hudson Vineyard?
Carneros (Napa side)
Where will you find the Savoy, Cerise, and Ferrington vineyards?
Anderson Valley
What is the prestige cuvée of Roederer Estate?; what was the inaugural vintage, and what is the current release?
‘L’Ermitage’
- 1st vintage 1989
- Current release 2011
Schrader: Lines
- Schrader
- Double Diamond (2nd line)
- Aston Estate & Boar’s View (Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast)
