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"Acheson Wine Company began as many wineries do with two old wine industry friends starting their own project. Acheson Cabernet was born with the 2013 vintage which was sold to restaurants and fine wine shops in California, New York, London, Paris, and Singapore. But the revelation came when realizing the amount of waste in the wine industry. Looking at the amount of bottles, labels, corks, capsules and cardboard boxes that were being put into their own recycling bins gave them pause. A bit of research turned up a horrible statistic. “A glass bottle in a landfill takes One Million Years to break down”"

"Enjoy the stunning views of the Russian River Valley while tasting our highly acclaimed wines. We are a small production winery that focuses on site-specific Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah from cool climate vineyards."

"Our goal is to craft wines that showcase the vineyards from where they come and employ a minimalistic approach to winemaking. Grape growing and winemaking should go hand in hand – as winegrowers we seek to enhance this relationship."

"Craft wine is motivation that drives winemaking past all the traditions, the scoring critics, and mass production conditions. It is not just about costs and profits, but about the creation of something unique and the communication with those who enjoy the exploration of wine. We want them to experience the philosophy of craft wine, understand the winemakers love for the land and gentle treatment of the vines. Like a painter with a canvas, each stroke is selected with care and intention to produce a wine for guests to enjoy."

"When Chuck Hope first laid eyes on the oak-studded hills of Paso Robles, he saw a land of beauty and opportunity. Struck by the possibilities hidden in the many microclimates of the Central Coast, Chuck and his wife Marlyn moved the family to Paso Robles in 1978 to start what would become Hope Family Wines."

"This beautiful mountaintop vineyard has 60 acres of planted vines producing Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon of elegance & complexity made by Diane Wilson, Antoine Favero and Chris Barrett. Taste our wines at our Downtown Healdsburg Tasting Room."