That's A Wrap!
2020 has been quite the year for everyone. Even with all the highs and lows of this year, we’d like to share our year from start to finish
We started out like any other year, with a brand new event center, eager to share it with our guests!
Just before the first shut down, we were able to participate in Barrel Tasting weekend, and we had a lovely time!
Mid-March, the world slowed, and our plans for the remainder of the year were now under question.
We entered the virtual world and started our free Sonoma County wine deliveries to keep our customers safe and happy.
Our Wine Club Pick Up parties became Curbside pick up only, and we did our best to make them fun for all! (We thought we did a pretty good job)
To show support for our brave health care workers on the front lines, we donated 2,000 bottles of wine to 7 different local hospitals.
We cannot thank those risking their lives to save others enough.
Once we were finally able to open up for tastings again, we had to create a new experience that we weren’t used to.
This new experience allowed us to a safe space for our customers to come enjoy their summer on our patio with wine and live music.
August came around, and it was time to change the guards.
After leading the Tasting Room for 4 years, Jacqueline Balletto passed the DTC Management position to Mo McElroy so she could pursue her Master’s Degree in Boston & we couldn’t be more proud!
With a scary fire season among us, the 2020 Harvest was a push to get the grapes off.
Even with COVID restrictions, all employees took precautions to keep everyone safe, and we were able to get what we needed for a successful harvest!
And we were able to catch some beautiful pictures of the process!
Although there were shutdowns in place, that didn’t stop us from making the best wine we could. And our awards show for it!
Best Red Wine - Press Democrat Reader’s Poll
Best Pinot Noir - North Bay Biz Reader’s Poll & North Bay Bohemian
Sweepstakes Red Wine Winner with our 2018 Cider Ridge Pinot Noir + 13 Gold Medals - Sonoma County Harvest Fair
90+ points on many of our wines
With this tough year behind us, we would like to thank all that have been so supportive of us. We are so grateful to have the customer base that we do.
We hope that 2021 brings us all health, happiness, and great wine!
(We’ll supply the wine)
Cheers to you,
The Balletto Family