Sugarloaf Wine Co.
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“More thought, time, creativity and energy goes into small boutique wines as opposed to mass-produced wines.”
What was your first vintage year? Our first vintage was 2021.
How many cases do you make per vintage? 150
Do you have a Tasting Room? Yes. We are open daily 10am-4PM and walk-ins are welcome. We have a large indoor tasting room & 3 bocce ball courts on the grounds attached to our custom crush facility.
Who is your winemaker? Ronald Du Preez is our general manager and head winemaker.
What wine made you want to become a winemaker/start your own winery?
Pinot Noir.
What varietals do you work with?
We make Pinot Noir (red & rose) and Chardonnay.
What vineyards do you source from?
From our Estate Vineyard located in Sonoma Valley AVA. The vines are planted & maintained by NovaVine our neighbor.
What do you love about your winemaking region? What makes it different special?
Cool mornings, hot afternoons, great for Pinot & Chardonnay grapes.
What’s the story behind your winery name / label?
Sugarloaf Wine Co. (named after Sugarloaf Mountain) is part of Sugarloaf Crush which is a custom crush facility. 39 vintners currently make small batches of artisan wines at this location. Our tasting room serves 5 different vintner’s boutique wines, including a few other Garagistes.
Most importantly, what's so great about being small? What can you do as a small winery, that wouldn't be possible for larger wineries?
More thought, time, creativity and energy goes into small boutique wines as opposed to mass-produced wines.
How do you view the future in the wine industry for small-lot winemakers?
I think there will always be a lot of small production wineries coming on board especially if they are able to use custom crush facilities.
If you could choose another wine region to work in what would it be?
The Petaluma Gap AVA, which is also a great climate for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.
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