“We strive for a subtle sophisticated Pinot in the style of a French Burgundy. I work closely with my winemakers on the final blends to produce a wine that is unique and complex and truly reflects my vineyard.” — Suzanne Farver
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“What makes working with Pinot Noir so special is how it can truly show a sense of place, seeing the difference from neighboring vineyards or even sites miles away is always a revelation.” — Sam Buckingham
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“Being small allows us to give personal attention to every detail in order to handcraft each wine vintage and make it special.” — Mark Strombotne
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“I decided I wanted to start my own winery in order to explore Pinot noir further – see what different regions, vineyards and clones could do.” — Jennie Murphy
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“You make wine for the lifestyle, not the money.” — Cody Mathieu
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“I’d tell my younger self to not be afraid to explore who you are, stretch boundaries, and be relentless and true to that.” — Cary Quintana
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“We can make what we want, when we want, or not at all. We aim to make wines we love with those we love—it is that simple and that challenging all at once.” — Chris Puppione
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“By selecting the name Fest Wine Co, we wanted to convey the idea that opening a bottle of wine can be a celebration itself.” — Michael Schriefer
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“I like the fact that while we make multiple vintages from the same vineyards we do not subscribe to a house or consistent style between vintages. This allows us to give voice to the vineyards each year and celebrate the uniqueness of each vintage.” — Rob Barney
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“Small-lot winemakers are the soul of the industry. We’re the innovators, the romantics, the passion-driven fanatics who move the industry forward.” — Shannon Stegner
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“A great wine is the sum of a thousand different decisions and actions, and it helps when the winemaker themselves are doing the work.” — Adolfo Hernandez
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“The sunsets on Moon Mountain, the wildlife, Oaks and Manzanitas and commitment to sustainable and regenerative farming are all things that I love about Sonoma.” — Carol Cunningham
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My favorite varietal is Malbec – I love the rich flavors, fine grained tannins and deep color of the wine. Malbec can have the approachability of a Merlot with the complexity and intensity of a Cabernet. — Kent Iverson
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The Russian River Valley is the perfect place to grow fantastic Pinot Noir. I do miss the morning sun, but the grapes LOVE the morning fog and very cool nights.
— Perri Haughwout
Read More“Jean & Larry Rowe were both in the computer industry. Jean is a serious photographer and Larry spent many years working on digital media and entertainment applications. So, it was natural to think about color spectrums and related terminology. Jean created the tag line “Wine is neither black nor white. It’s always shades of grey” that perfectly captures the notion that winemaking requires constant attention to detail and continuous adaptation to the grapes produced each year.”
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My favorite is Pinot Noir, because each vineyard I source from is very different and that expresses itself in each wine. — Rick Davis
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“Patience is a necessity and your patience will be tested. The balance of working with what mother nature hands you and knowing when to allow mother nature to work.” — Joe White
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“A large part of what I love about Marin is the obvious maritime influence. I’m competing with cows, not condos, for my patch of ground.” — Stewart Johnson
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