Celebrate the 50 States of Wine with Vino50.
A collection of boutique wineries selected wines by Sommelier
Andrew Stover.
A collection of boutique wineries selected wines by Sommelier
Andrew Stover.
www.arizonastrongholdvineyards.com
Arizona Stronghold Vineyards was formed by Eric Glomski (Owner/Director of Winemaking
at Page Springs Cellars and previously Winemaker at David Bruce Winery) and Maynard
Keenan (Owner of Caduceus Cellars and singer for some po-dunk band called Tool), to put
Arizona on the fine wine map. While small bastions of artistry have made a few waves with
wine aficionados, Arizona still remains a vinous backwater in the minds of the wine world.
The potential to make great wine has always existed in the Southwest, yet the talent and
willingness to invest here had yet to fully blossom until recently.
ASV lies at the eastern edge of Sulfur Springs Valley in a small, unincorporated area known
as the Kansas Settlement. The vineyard site is 80 acres with 60 acres currently under vine.
The soils are relatively deep loams and clay-loams interspersed with cobbles. The vineyard
sits at 4300 feet and experiences up to 50 degree fluctuations in diurnal temperatures
during the growing season. Harvest usually starts in late August and runs into early
October.
Arizona Stronghold Vineyards was formed by Eric Glomski (Owner/Director of Winemaking
at Page Springs Cellars and previously Winemaker at David Bruce Winery) and Maynard
Keenan (Owner of Caduceus Cellars and singer for some po-dunk band called Tool), to put
Arizona on the fine wine map. While small bastions of artistry have made a few waves with
wine aficionados, Arizona still remains a vinous backwater in the minds of the wine world.
The potential to make great wine has always existed in the Southwest, yet the talent and
willingness to invest here had yet to fully blossom until recently.
ASV lies at the eastern edge of Sulfur Springs Valley in a small, unincorporated area known
as the Kansas Settlement. The vineyard site is 80 acres with 60 acres currently under vine.
The soils are relatively deep loams and clay-loams interspersed with cobbles. The vineyard
sits at 4300 feet and experiences up to 50 degree fluctuations in diurnal temperatures
during the growing season. Harvest usually starts in late August and runs into early
October.
www.caduceus.org
Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards are both labels from Maynard Keenan, frontman for
the band Tool. The Caduceus line features wines from both Arizona grown grapes and also
California grown grapes.
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Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards are both labels from Maynard Keenan, frontman for
the band Tool. The Caduceus line features wines from both Arizona grown grapes and also
California grown grapes.
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www.doscabezaswinery.com
Dos Cabezas WineWorks has been producing wines in Arizona since 1995 and is one of the
first vinifera grape growers in Arizona. The winery was originally located on the 80 acre Dos
Cabezas Vineyard near Willcox, AZ at roughly 4200 feet above sea level. It was a visionary
start up for the time; because since then the area has become a hotbed of winery
development. The winery has since moved to Sonoita, Arizona, where winemaker Todd
Bostock has planted a new estate vineyard with his wife Kelly. Dos Cabezas specializes in
Italian and Rhone grape varietals.
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Dos Cabezas WineWorks has been producing wines in Arizona since 1995 and is one of the
first vinifera grape growers in Arizona. The winery was originally located on the 80 acre Dos
Cabezas Vineyard near Willcox, AZ at roughly 4200 feet above sea level. It was a visionary
start up for the time; because since then the area has become a hotbed of winery
development. The winery has since moved to Sonoita, Arizona, where winemaker Todd
Bostock has planted a new estate vineyard with his wife Kelly. Dos Cabezas specializes in
Italian and Rhone grape varietals.
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www.aguadulcevineyards.com
Agua Dulce Vineyards is a 90 acre, fully operational vineyard and winery, located just 45
minutes north of downtown Los Angeles. Don and Cathy MacAdam founded Agua Dulce
Vineyards in 1999 when they discovered that the ninety acres that they originally planned
for real estate development had ideal soil and climate conditions for growing world-class
grapes.
Since Agua Dulce Vineyards' first release in 2001, Don and Cathy have focused on producing
award-winning fine wines with amazing complexity, bouquet and flavor that reflect the
hands-on dedication that goes into every bottle. Both, Don and Cathy are deeply involved
with the day-to-day workings of the vineyard and winery, as well as being fully committed to
ensuring that every visitor to Agua Dulce Vineyards and its tasting room has the best
experience possible.
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Agua Dulce Vineyards is a 90 acre, fully operational vineyard and winery, located just 45
minutes north of downtown Los Angeles. Don and Cathy MacAdam founded Agua Dulce
Vineyards in 1999 when they discovered that the ninety acres that they originally planned
for real estate development had ideal soil and climate conditions for growing world-class
grapes.
Since Agua Dulce Vineyards' first release in 2001, Don and Cathy have focused on producing
award-winning fine wines with amazing complexity, bouquet and flavor that reflect the
hands-on dedication that goes into every bottle. Both, Don and Cathy are deeply involved
with the day-to-day workings of the vineyard and winery, as well as being fully committed to
ensuring that every visitor to Agua Dulce Vineyards and its tasting room has the best
experience possible.
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www.peakspirits.com
Peak Spirits produces CapRock Organic Gin, CapRock Organic Vodka, Peak Organic Eaux
de Vie, and Peak Biodynamic Grappas, all from the ground up. They grow, ferment and distill
at the Jack Rabbit Hill Biodynamic Farm in western Colorado's North Fork Gunnison Valley.
Owners Lance and Anna Hanson focus as much on growing as on distilling because great,
authentic flavors start in the ground with clean, healthy growing practices. All Peak products
are USDA-certified organic (some are even Demeter-certified Biodynamic®), and made with
mouth-watering fruit from 5 certified organic/biodynamic growers within 10 miles of the
Peak Spirits distillery.
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Peak Spirits produces CapRock Organic Gin, CapRock Organic Vodka, Peak Organic Eaux
de Vie, and Peak Biodynamic Grappas, all from the ground up. They grow, ferment and distill
at the Jack Rabbit Hill Biodynamic Farm in western Colorado's North Fork Gunnison Valley.
Owners Lance and Anna Hanson focus as much on growing as on distilling because great,
authentic flavors start in the ground with clean, healthy growing practices. All Peak products
are USDA-certified organic (some are even Demeter-certified Biodynamic®), and made with
mouth-watering fruit from 5 certified organic/biodynamic growers within 10 miles of the
Peak Spirits distillery.
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www.sawtoothwinery.com
Idaho is a state known for spectacular mountains, rivers and lakes. However, many are
unaware that this beautiful area is also a great wine growing region. The unique combination
of geography, climate and soils found in Idaho's vineyards can produce grapes with
outstanding varietal character. High vineyard elevations, extra long hours of daylight during
grape ripening, cool nights, volcanic ash soils, and ungrafted vines all contribute to
producing grapes with concentrated flavors and naturally high acidity.
Sawtooth Winery produces several Vinifera wine varietals, including 100% barrel fermented
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Viognier and Roussanne-wines
that are continually recognized for their high quality and exceptional taste. Brad Pintler
carefully guides each variety of fruit to bring out the intricate characteristics of the wines.
Most of the wines are fermented and aged in small French oak barriques until it is time for
blending. Sawtooth Winery believes there is no compromising the winemaking process and
will take every measure to ensure every bottle is of the highest quality.
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Idaho is a state known for spectacular mountains, rivers and lakes. However, many are
unaware that this beautiful area is also a great wine growing region. The unique combination
of geography, climate and soils found in Idaho's vineyards can produce grapes with
outstanding varietal character. High vineyard elevations, extra long hours of daylight during
grape ripening, cool nights, volcanic ash soils, and ungrafted vines all contribute to
producing grapes with concentrated flavors and naturally high acidity.
Sawtooth Winery produces several Vinifera wine varietals, including 100% barrel fermented
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Viognier and Roussanne-wines
that are continually recognized for their high quality and exceptional taste. Brad Pintler
carefully guides each variety of fruit to bring out the intricate characteristics of the wines.
Most of the wines are fermented and aged in small French oak barriques until it is time for
blending. Sawtooth Winery believes there is no compromising the winemaking process and
will take every measure to ensure every bottle is of the highest quality.
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www.lmawby.com
Larry Mawby has produced estate grown and bottled Leelanau Peninsula wines since his first
crush in the fall of 1978. Today, L. Mawby Vineyards focuses entirely on Methode
Champenoise and Cuve Close method sparkling wines. Current annual production is less
than 8000 cases. This modest volume allows for small lots made with minimal handling.
All L. Mawby sparkling wines are created using Methode Champenoise and are aged in the
bottle before disgorging, with many bottlings having three or more years aging en tirage.
M. Lawrence sparkling wines are produced in the Cuve Close method and are given less
aging than the L. Mawby Methode Champenoise sparkling wines.
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Larry Mawby has produced estate grown and bottled Leelanau Peninsula wines since his first
crush in the fall of 1978. Today, L. Mawby Vineyards focuses entirely on Methode
Champenoise and Cuve Close method sparkling wines. Current annual production is less
than 8000 cases. This modest volume allows for small lots made with minimal handling.
All L. Mawby sparkling wines are created using Methode Champenoise and are aged in the
bottle before disgorging, with many bottlings having three or more years aging en tirage.
M. Lawrence sparkling wines are produced in the Cuve Close method and are given less
aging than the L. Mawby Methode Champenoise sparkling wines.
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www.brooklynoenology.com
Brooklyn Oenology is headquartered on the edge of the Williamsburg and Greenpoint
neighborhoods of Brooklyn and founded in the spirit of Brooklyn's artisanal resurgence.
Wines are produced by Alie Shaper at a host winery on the North Fork of Long Island and
each bottle features artwork from a local Brooklyn artist. All labels peel back for safe-keeping.
Wines range from Chardonnay, Viognier, Merlot and Bordeaux-style red blends.
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Brooklyn Oenology is headquartered on the edge of the Williamsburg and Greenpoint
neighborhoods of Brooklyn and founded in the spirit of Brooklyn's artisanal resurgence.
Wines are produced by Alie Shaper at a host winery on the North Fork of Long Island and
each bottle features artwork from a local Brooklyn artist. All labels peel back for safe-keeping.
Wines range from Chardonnay, Viognier, Merlot and Bordeaux-style red blends.
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www.girardetwine.com
Philippe Girardet was born and raised in Switzerland near the headwaters of the Rhone, a
French-speaking region where winemaking is a centuries old tradition. Philippe worked on
his uncle's vineyard in Switzerland where he discovered his passion for wine. It was a
vacation to Oregon in the 1960's that lead Philippe to discover the lush Umpqua Valley and
the future home of Girardet Wine Cellars. The winery has since established a reputation for
its collection of wines, producing award-winning Baco Noir, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Riesling, and others. Second generation Winemaker, Marc Girardet, was schooled by his
father Philippe in learning the art of wine making and continues the family tradition.
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Philippe Girardet was born and raised in Switzerland near the headwaters of the Rhone, a
French-speaking region where winemaking is a centuries old tradition. Philippe worked on
his uncle's vineyard in Switzerland where he discovered his passion for wine. It was a
vacation to Oregon in the 1960's that lead Philippe to discover the lush Umpqua Valley and
the future home of Girardet Wine Cellars. The winery has since established a reputation for
its collection of wines, producing award-winning Baco Noir, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Riesling, and others. Second generation Winemaker, Marc Girardet, was schooled by his
father Philippe in learning the art of wine making and continues the family tradition.
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www.phelpscreekvineyards.com
Phelps Creek is a boutique winery and vineyard located in Hood River, Oregon, 60 miles
East of Portland, in the Heart of the Columbia Gorge AVA. Grape growing takes center stage
in the production of Phelps Creek wines. Each craft bottling distinctly expresses the
Columbia Gorge AVA. Bright, rich fruit flavors layer upon lingering mineral tones drawn from
deep and complex volcanic soils. Phelps Creek restricts vines to minuscule grape yields,
ensuring quality over quantity. Wines produced range from Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer
and Pinot Noir.
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Phelps Creek is a boutique winery and vineyard located in Hood River, Oregon, 60 miles
East of Portland, in the Heart of the Columbia Gorge AVA. Grape growing takes center stage
in the production of Phelps Creek wines. Each craft bottling distinctly expresses the
Columbia Gorge AVA. Bright, rich fruit flavors layer upon lingering mineral tones drawn from
deep and complex volcanic soils. Phelps Creek restricts vines to minuscule grape yields,
ensuring quality over quantity. Wines produced range from Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer
and Pinot Noir.
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www.sakonnetwine.com
Sakonnet Vineyards, in Little Compton, Rhode Island was founded in 1975 on the
well-researched premise that the microclimate and soil conditions found along the
Southeastern New England coast closely resemble some of the great wine regions of the
world, particularly the maritime climates of northern France. At present, fifty acres are
planted with many Vinifera varietals including Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, and
Cabernet Franc as well as Vidal Blanc, one of the French-American hybrids. Wine production
has climbed to over 30,000 cases annually with many wines receiving awards in domestic
and international competitions.
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Sakonnet Vineyards, in Little Compton, Rhode Island was founded in 1975 on the
well-researched premise that the microclimate and soil conditions found along the
Southeastern New England coast closely resemble some of the great wine regions of the
world, particularly the maritime climates of northern France. At present, fifty acres are
planted with many Vinifera varietals including Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, and
Cabernet Franc as well as Vidal Blanc, one of the French-American hybrids. Wine production
has climbed to over 30,000 cases annually with many wines receiving awards in domestic
and international competitions.
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www.okanoganwine.com
Okanogan Estate & Vineyards is located in Oroville, Washington, a turn of the century gold
mining town, just five miles south of the Canadian Border on U.S. Highway 97 and minutes
from British Columbia's renowned Okanagan Valley wine region. Due to its northern
location, the winery is truly unique to the State of Washington and presently one of few
found on the U.S. side of the Okanogan Valley. Okanogan Estate produced high quality
Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Bordeaux-style red blends.
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Okanogan Estate & Vineyards is located in Oroville, Washington, a turn of the century gold
mining town, just five miles south of the Canadian Border on U.S. Highway 97 and minutes
from British Columbia's renowned Okanagan Valley wine region. Due to its northern
location, the winery is truly unique to the State of Washington and presently one of few
found on the U.S. side of the Okanogan Valley. Okanogan Estate produced high quality
Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Bordeaux-style red blends.
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www.rustygrape.com
Rusty Grape Vineyard is a small family-owned vineyard and winery located in the scenic hills
just north of Vancouver, Washington. Owners Jeremy and Heather Brown focus on
micro-batch wines from grapes grown in both Western and Eastern Washington. Wines
include Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Syrah plus wines from both strawberries and
blueberries.
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Rusty Grape Vineyard is a small family-owned vineyard and winery located in the scenic hills
just north of Vancouver, Washington. Owners Jeremy and Heather Brown focus on
micro-batch wines from grapes grown in both Western and Eastern Washington. Wines
include Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Syrah plus wines from both strawberries and
blueberries.
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