The “Winemaker of the Day” at WinemakersDirect.us is John Bookwalter of Bookwalter Winery in Richland, Washington.

February 28th, 2010

WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 02/28/2010

John Bookwalter, the son of founders Jean and Jerry Bookwalter joined the family winery in October of 1997 after 10 years of a successful career in sales and marketing. John is the 10th American generation of Bookwalters to be involved in and around agriculture and has focused his attention primarily on the production of ultra premium red wines.

Bookwalter Winery
Richland, Washington

Visit: www.bookwalterwines.com home page of Bookwalter Winery

Current Releases:

2006 Preface

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Library Selection

2006 Foreshadow

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

2005 Merlot

2006 Foreshadow Merlot

2006 Preface Merlot

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum

NV Subplot No 22 Blend

2006 Protagonist Blend

2007 Charbonneau Riesling

NV Riesling / Muscat Blend

The “Winemaker of the Day” at WinemakersDirect.us is Bradley Brown of Big Basin Vineyards in Boulder Creek, CA.

February 27th, 2010

WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 02/27/2010

Proprietor & Winemaker Bradley Brown is known for creating wines that reveal the complex nuances of the vineyards that inspire them – cool climate, ocean-influenced, mountain vineyards. Bradley first got his start with help from John Alban of Alban Vineyards.

Big Basin Vineyards
Boulder Creek, California

Visit: www.bigbasinvineyards.com home page of Big Basin Vineyards

Current Releases:

2007 Bald Mountain Pinot Noir

2007 Fairview Road Ranch Syrah

2007 Santa Cruz/Monterey Syrah

The “Winemaker of the Day” at WinemakersDirect.us is David Hoffman of Paradocx Vineyard in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

February 26th, 2010

WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 02/26/2010

With over 100 acres of land, 30 of which are under vine, Paradocx’s home vineyard in Landenberg, Pennsylvania offers an array of grapes for head winemaker Dave Hoffman to choose from, including 27 acres of vinifera vines and 3 acres of Chambourcin and Vidal vines. By providing only the finest grapes that our site has to offer, we are able to afford our winemaker with the best possible start for a quality wine in the bottle

Paradocx Vineyard
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Visit: www.paradocx.com home page of Paradocx Vineyard

Current Releases:

2008 Barn Red Blend

The “Winemaker of the Day” at WinemakersDirect.us is Bill Wertzberger of Wertzberger Wine in Healdsburg, CA.

February 25th, 2010

WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 02/25/2010

Bill Wertzberger was raised in Dubuque, Iowa, in a familiy of eleven. In 1973, Bill joined the Army, which he calls “the path of least resistance for an 18 year-old trying to get out of a boring Midwest town.”
After two and a half years in Germany –where he developed a taste for wine – and shorter stints in San Antonio and Denver, Bill spent the last three years of his military service at the Presidio of San Francisco. Liking it, he stayed in The City after being discharged.
He then took a job as a floor runner at the Pacific Stock Exchange and eventually became the owner of a small customer service operation that checked trades on the Options Floor.
After 18 years in San Francisco, Bill moved to Sonoma County and started in a new line of work: Wine. He poured in tasting rooms, and after several different jobs in sales and production, he became the assistant winemaker to Dan Teldeschi at F. Teldeschi Winery in the Dry Creek Valley. That is where he makes Wertzberger Wines today. An accomplished artist, Bill paints the art he uses on his wine labels.

Wertzberger Wine
Healdsburg, California

Visit: www.wertzbergerwine.com home page of Wertzberger Wine

Current Releases:

2006 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend

The “Winemaker of the Day” at WinemakersDirect.us is John Bookwalter of Bookwalter Winery in Richland, Washington.

February 24th, 2010

WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 02/24/2010

John Bookwalter, the son of founders Jean and Jerry Bookwalter joined the family winery in October of 1997 after 10 years of a successful career in sales and marketing. John is the 10th American generation of Bookwalters to be involved in and around agriculture and has focused his attention primarily on the production of ultra premium red wines.

Bookwalter Winery
Richland, Washington

Visit: www.bookwalterwines.com home page of Bookwalter Winery

Current Releases:

2006 Preface

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Library Selection

2006 Foreshadow

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

2005 Merlot

2006 Foreshadow Merlot

2006 Preface Merlot

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum

NV Subplot No 22 Blend

2006 Protagonist Blend

2007 Charbonneau Riesling

NV Riesling / Muscat Blend

The “Winemaker of the Day” at WinemakersDirect.us is Jon Phillips of Inspiration Vineyards in Santa Rosa, CA.

February 23rd, 2010

WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 02/23/2010

Although Jon formally started working in the wine industry in 1986 as a wine educator for the Mirassou winery in San Jose, his interest in wine was more deeply rooted as a result of the vineyards that were owned and farmed by his Great Grandfather John Schubert, who moved to San Martin, California from his native home in Czeckslovakia in the early 1900’s – After teaching wine education independently for over 15 years on the San Francisco Peninsula, including the development of a wine education program for the College of San Mateo, Jon and his wife Barbara followed their dreams by purchasing a six acre Russian River Valley vineyard property in 2001 and moving to Sonoma County to start their own winery – Jon’s formal education is a BS in Marketing with a minor concentration in Computer Science gaining knowledge about wine production from attending the UC Davis Extension Enology and Viticulture program. In 1999, Jon began producing wine, starting with a single barrel of Contra Costa Zinfandel, using grapes purchased from Rosenblum Cellars.

Inspiration Vineyards
Santa Rosa, California

Visit: www.inspirationvineyards.com home page of Inspiration Vineyards

Current Releases:

2005 Chardonnay, Estate ~ Russian River Valley

2006 Chardonnay, Estate ~ Russian River Valley

The “Winemaker of the Day” at WinemakersDirect.us is Colby Frey of Churchill Vineyards in Fallon, Nevada.

February 22nd, 2010

WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 02/22/2010

Colby Frey is a young fifth generation Nevada farmer growing European vinifera grapes and producing premium wines in Northern Nevada’s high desert 4,000 foot elevation. Colby is fortunate to be working with several well known experienced winemakers such as Ed Dewitt, Brian Blair and Dick Tijsseling.

Churchill Vineyards
Fallon, Nevada

Visit: www.churchillvineyards.com home page of Churchill Vineyards

Current Releases:

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

2004 Petite Syrah

2007 Syrah

2007 Chardonnay

2007 Gewurztraminer

2007 Riesling

The “Winemaker of the Day” at WinemakersDirect.us is Doug McCrea of McCrea Cellars in Rainier, Washington.

February 20th, 2010

WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 02/20/2010

“I’ve been asked, ‘Why do you make Rh�ne varietal wines?’ Something about the flavors of this family of grapes simply resonates in me beyond any other varietals. I’m drawn to their warm and rich personality, as well as to the indigenous grapes of Spain that are the origin of several Rh�ne varietals.

McCrea Cellars
Rainier, Washington

Visit: www.mccreacellars.com home page of McCrea Cellars

Current Releases:

2005 Cuvee Orleans Syrah

2007 Syrah

2005 Boushey Grande Cote Vineyard Syrah

2005 Ciel du Cheval Syrah

2005 Amerique Syrah

NV non sequitur Blend

2005 Sirocco Blend

2007 Grenache Blanc

2007 Roussanne

2008 Viognier

2007 Sirocco Blanc Blend

2007 Mourvedre

NV Vin Ros� Blend

The “Winemaker of the Day” at WinemakersDirect.us is Gary Reeves of Village of Elgin Winery in Elgin, Arizona.

February 19th, 2010

WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 02/19/2010

Classically Trained. Multi-generation family of Wine Masters

Village of Elgin Winery
Elgin, Arizona

Visit: elginwines.com home page of Village of Elgin Winery

Current Releases:

NV Tombstone Gunslinger (R)

2006 Sangiovese

NV Tombstone Red (R)

NV Vino della Primavera

NV Tombstone Rain (R)

NV Tombstone Showdown (R)

NV Bisbee Copper (TM)

The “Winemaker of the Day” at WinemakersDirect.us is David Barringer of Naked Winery in Hood River, Oregon.

February 17th, 2010

WinemakersDirect.us Winemaker of the Day for 02/17/2010

Former silicon valley marketing executive, present day ski instructor and Oregon Winery Owner, David now spends most of his time in Hood River, OR with sons Joshua and Jason and wife Jody.

Naked Winery
Hood River, Oregon

Visit: www.nakedwinery.com home page of Naked Winery

Current Releases:

2006 Dominatrix

2006 Diva

2005 Vixen

2003 Penetration Blend

2003 Missionary Blend

2004 Naked Winery Merlot Blend

2006 Naughty

2004 Seductive

2006 Climax

2004 Pour’n

2004 Bareback

2004 Erotic

2004 Shag

2004 Foreplay

2006 Naked

2005 Escort

2007 Tease