A local grape grower brings in his fruit

Testimonials And we quote…

Grapegrowers

“Thank you for making the last two years of our acquaintance so special. We are appreciative of your hard work and efforts in making our I Fratelli Giaquinta pinot and cab. You make the process effortless and fun as well as educational. We are proud to be associated with such a spectacular winemaker!!!!!”
-Amy Giaquinta, I Fratelli Giaquinta Vineyards

“I am absolutely thrilled with your work on the wine. The wine is fabulous; I could not be more pleased. You were spot-on with my desire to push this cab more toward a zin. It is impressive!! Thanks again for the seamless and superb job with our fruit!!”
-Lisa Giannone, Giannone Vineyards

“Thanks again for a wonderful and educational wine experience. I look forward to starting the process again this year.”
-Mike Bell, Dinger Bell Wines

“We tasted our wine immediately and we loved it. Thanks for doing such a great job.”
-Sharon Duncan, Mini Hacienda Vineyard

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the pinot. It’s great and can only improve with age - if we let it, that is.”
-Mike Oliver, Oliver Vineyards

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Enthusiasts

“I cannot tell you how pleased we are with the quality of the wine you have produced for us. In fact, just this afternoon, I received a call from a friend who had just tasted the Cabernet and he was anxious to know how he could get some more; he said that it exemplified what a California Cabernet was supposed to be. I told him—no luck, the rest was for me personally. Another friend of mine has moved to Bend, Oregon and I gave him a case to take with him. He donated 3 bottles to a charity auction and they went for $450. Not too bad. Again, thank you.”
-Del Britton, Terrell/Britton Wines - Mayor, St. Helena, Napa Valley, CA

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-Rick and Darian Swig, Wine Enthusiasts, Hoteliers

Winery start-ups

“The wine making skills of Art Finkelstein and Judd’s Hill have resulted in the winning of the following awards: Silver 2002 & 2004 Jerry Mead’s New World Intl. Wine Competition, Silver 2003 California State Fair, Silver 2004 L.A. County Fair, and a Bronze 2004 Grand Harvest Awards Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine.”
- Dr. Ernest Bates, Black Coyote & Bates Creek Wines

“Art has done an outstanding job. Aside from the fact that his reputation as an outstanding winemaker is well known, people may not realize that he and the staff are always positive, encouraging, and helpful. Unlike other winemakers we have known, he is calm under the most stressful situations. We are looking forward to a long relationship in the future with our grapes and your winery.”
-Beverly and Dr. Larry Thompson, Barking Dog Vineyard