Fotinos Brothers Winery

Fotinos Brothers Winery
5034 Old Sonoma Rd.
Napa, California
USA 94559
Phone: 707.224.4464
http://www.fotinosbrotherswinery.com/

Contact: Chris Fotinos
Email: [email protected]

In Lefkas, Greece, toward the end of the 19th Century, our grandfather, Christos, was taught the art of traditional wine making by his father. Christos immigrated to the United States in the early part of the 20th Century and eventually farmed his own vineyard in Sonoma, California. As Christos perfected his viticulture and wine making techniques, he passed his knowledge along to his son, Tom, our father. As children we were immersed in this deep tradition, working in the vineyard in the Spring and Summer months and harvesting in the Fall. Being a large family, twenty or so of us would meet monthly at our grandparent's home and vineyard enjoying food, wine and each other. Sundays at our grandparent's house were spent eating Greek lunches under the grape arbor with family and friends. This was back in the days when we would climb inside half barrels and stomp grapes with our feet. We have come a long way since then.

In 1968, our father, Tom, purchased his own vineyard. He used the traditional skills of his heritage along with his own contemporary ideas to create one of the best private label Pinot Noir's in Napa Valley. In the 1970's, he won many 1st place ribbons in Napa, Sonoma, and Santa Rosa County wine making contests.

We grew up with this rich history of wine making, honing our skills to produce what has taken four generations to perfect, our 2006 Pinot Noir. Unfortunately, our father passed away in 1983. We want to dedicate this first vintage in his memory. Our mother, Martha, remains involved in the family vineyard, carrying on our father's legacy.

In Greek mythology, The God of Wine was Dionysos. He was often depicted with a "thyrsos", which is a giant fennel staff covered in grapevines and leaves and topped with a pine cone. The symbol for our winery is a variation of this "thyrsos", representing our Greek heritage. Homer told many tales of Dionysos and the courage he displayed fending off evil doers. We believe this "Tha-rros" (courage) is in our blood, giving us continued strength to grow and produce Pinot Noir, the most delicate of wines.

Winemaker: Tom Fotinos

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