“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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“Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and Syrah are my favorites because of the complexity they offer on the palate and the challenges they offer me as a wine maker to create something special.” — Boyd Shermis
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“You must be extremely patient. As fast as things are moving, in the big picture of things, winemaking is a very slow process.” — Manoli Boutzoukas
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“Fuil means blood, but also your land, kin, temperament, passions - all the things that make a person who they are. That hit deep for me. I want Fuil to be a wine that is a centerpiece for the night, always complex, intriguing, and elegant.” — Matthew Espiro Jaeger
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“We hope there can be a place in the industry for everyone brave enough to start their own project, however small it may be.” — Cooper Allebrand
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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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“As a small winery, we have the ability to produce wines that fill gaps in the market with wines that may not appease the masses. This gives us the opportunity to produce unique varietals in special ways.” — Matt Elkins
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“Being an immigrant in the US has its challenges, but bringing international influence into California winemaking creates something special. The ultimate goal of SWC is to create wines that are in perfect balance; mouthfeel, acidity, and flavor.” — Michael Stiekema
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“I want everyone to be able to afford and enjoy my creations. PWR stands for People’s Wine Revolution—ruling class wines at working class prices!” — Matt Reid
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“AJA Vineyards with its mixture of rocky soils, humid ocean climate and dry hilltop climate make it an ideal place to grow grapes.” — Amanda Greenbaum
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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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“Exceptional wines only come from exceptional grapes, and the best are found in small, often private vineyards that have been lovingly tended by hand using natural, sustainable methods.” — Joseph Daniel
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“More thought, time, creativity and energy goes into small boutique wines as opposed to mass-produced wines.” — Lynne Morin
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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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