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west coast delivers the goods n the United States, wine country is known to be the West Coast. This short list of wineries is sure not to disappoint. Seghesio Family Vineyards Sonoma County, CA Established in 1895 when Edoardo Seghesio planted his first Zinfandel vineyard in the Alexander Valley, Seghesio is now one of the oldest winemaking names in Sonoma— five generations of the Seghesio family have weathered earthquakes, Prohibition, the Great Depression, droughts and fires to establish themselves today as Sonoma’s preeminent Zinfandel specialists. Five generations later, Seghesio Family Vineyards continues to pioneer the highest quality Zinfandel along with a treasured collection of Italian varietal wines. In the cellar, Winemaker Andy Robinson takes an old-world approach, crafting every wine from small lots that are meticulously harvested, sorted, and fermented individually to ensure that each wine is true expression of the vintage, vineyard, and varietal. Chamisal Vineyards – San Luis Obispo, CA Known for its Central Coast Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, Chamisal Vineyards lies in the premier region of Edna Valley, one of the coolest appellations in California known for its east-west orientation so close to the Pacific Coast. Its long, temperate growing season gives the grapes plenty of time to ripen on the vine — typically several weeks longer than warmer growing regions. This extended hangtime allows cool-climate grapes like Chardonnay to develop deep, rich flavors and superior fruit intensity. Current happenings include the implementa-
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tion of a Miyawaki Forest to aid in the winery’s mission of eventually becoming carbon negative, production of the winery’s first-ever sparkling wine officially launching this Fall and (UNDER EMBARGO) a soon to be official new AVA of “San Luis Obispo Coast” and the abbreviated “SLO Coast.” Malene – San Luis Obispo, CA A rosé only winery, Malene’s wines are made from a blend of traditionally Provençal grape varieties, including Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino). There’s no better way to share Malene on tap with rosé-loving friends than in Malene’s insta-worthy ‘69 Airstream. Reflective of the wine itself, the mobile tasting room – known as the “Malene Scene” – is parked adjacent to Chamisal Vineyards’ winery in San Luis Obispo. Malene is produced in a SIP-certified (Sustainability in Practice) winery and sourced from renowned vineyards including Zaca Mesa & Camp 4 in Santa Ynez Valley. Pine Ridge Vineyards - Napa, CA
