January - Sonoma County
Vokel Cellars
Winemaker: Dana Von Sternberg
After serving as CFO for both a Napa and Sonoma wine brand, Dana decided to leave his role to pursue his love of winemaking, creating the first Vokel Cellars vintage in 2013. Committing to the project completely, he began hand-farming a small Pinot Vineyard and leveraged the relationships he developed through his years in the industry to gain access to other limited-production, boutique vineyards. Vokel Cellars was born from the concept that the best wines are made in small lots, with vintner oversight through every step of the process. From the countless hours spent in the vineyard cultivating the grapes to the time spent hand-numbering each bottle, this brand is truly a labor of love. Dana focuses his energy on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Russian River and Sonoma Coast regions of Northern California, letting the vineyards he works with speak for themselves.
Wine
2021 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
2024 Russian River Valley Rose of Pinot Noir
2021 Lago di Merlo Dry Creek Valley Malbec
2023 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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February - Sonoma County
Emmitt-Scorsone Winegrowers
Winemakers: Palmer Emmitt and Michael Scorsone
Emmitt-Scorsone Winegrowers is a partnership between winemakers Palmer Emmitt and Michael Scorsone. At our small artisan winery on the banks of the Russian River in Healdsburg, we bottle wines under several labels – Judge Palmer, Domenica Amato, and Emmitt-Scorsone. Across the portfolio, our grapes are sourced from small, family-owned vineyards and our wines hand-made with passion and authenticity.
Named after Palmer’s grandfather, Judge Palmer showcases Cabernet Sauvignon and other varietal wines made in the classic California tradition from premier vineyards in both Napa and Sonoma. Michael’s Sicilian grandmother is the inspiration for our Domenica Amato label, which features Grenache and other Rhône and Italian varieties produced in an old-world, food-friendly style. Our new Emmitt-Scorsone brand offers a more value-oriented entry point to enjoy our hand-crafted wines.
Wine
2019 Judge Palmer Sauvignon Blanc Ellis Alden
2020 Emmitt-Scorsone Grenache Blanc
2019 Emmitt-Scorsone Grenache Old Vines
2021 Judge Palmer Vintage Select Cabernet
Sauvignon