Q&A with Grower, Scott Tweten, Volamus Vineyards
Your vineyard property at one time had five different grape varieties, but now it’s all Pinot Noir. Why did you make this change? When we purchased the property in 2006, the existing vineyard had been planted with the idea that the prior owner, who intended to make their own wine, wouldn’t have to drink the […]
Q&A with Winemaker Shane Finley, Thirty-Seven Wines
You’ve said that the book, Wine for Dummies, got you hooked on the idea of becoming a winemaker. When did you first think it might be possible to earn a living as a winemaker? Were there any setbacks or turns in the road that made you think twice? What did your parents say? After returning from […]
Q&A with Grower Ria D’Aversa, McEvoy Ranch
Are you farming sustainably and/or organically and what specific practices are you most proud of? McEvoy Ranch is certified organic by CCOF and it is something we are very proud of. Our founder, Nan McEvoy, and the ranch team developed the land through regenerative cycling of nutrients and detailed care for each crop planted, and […]
Q&A with Garrett Martin, Adobe Road Winemaker
Which vineyards in the Petaluma Gap do you source fruit from and what made you select these vineyard sites? I source fruit across the Petaluma Gap. In the south I partner with Griffin’s Lair for Pinot Noir, and the Sangiacomo family for Syrah. In the north Gap I source from the Sangiacomo’s Roberts Road Vineyard […]
