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| 3675 Six Mile Rd, Vallecito, CA, 95251 | |
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Specialties
We consider ourselves a «red house,» specializing in a wide range of handcrafted, small lot varietals from Sangiovese to Petite Sirah.
History
Established in 1998.
Formerly known as Laraine Winery, Four Winds Cellars produces just 1700 cases of small lot bottlings each year, aimed at reflecting the underlying terroir of the fruit, and enhancing the food and wine experience. We make wines for the wine lover, made to pair with food and to age with strength and grace. By sourcing the same vineyards for over 20 years, we know the tendencies and the characteristics of our fruit, allowing us to maintain a string of fantastic releases year after year. It is our hope that the last few sips of a Four Winds wine will be as enticing as the first taste. To this end, all of our efforts are designed with one goal in mind, to create extraordinary wines that our customers love to drink. It can be technically difficult, sometimes tiring, and occasionally costly, but by putting quality above all else the end result is simply sublime.
Meet the Business Owner
John G.
Business Owner
For nearly two decades John Gibson has created some of the most exciting and innovative wines this region has seen. A veteran winemaker with over thirty years experience in the Napa Valley, including twelve years at the renowned Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, John has combined his skillful use of Calaveras fruit with his own Napa style to produce wines which have earned widespread acclaim throughout the country. As both co-owner and winemaker of Four Winds Cellars, John is a passionate advocate for the local wine industry and the premier destination it has become. «The vineyards of Calaveras County and this estate produce wines of exceptional quality and balance,» comments John. «Our red varietals offer deep and rich fruit, with earthy overtones while our whites have lovely, crisp, fruit driven qualities. I am very proud to be part of the winemaking tradition here and strive each day to produce wines which demonstrate that unmistakable Sierra Foothills signature.»
