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J Rickards Winery & Vineyard

J Rickards Winery & Vineyard

J Rickards Winery & Vineyard
24505 Chianti Rd
Cloverdale, California
USA 95425
Phone: (707) 758-3441
http://www.jrwinery.com/

Contact: Jim Rickards
Email: [email protected]

We are a family-run operation of both wine grape farming and wine production, located at the northern end of the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. Owned and operated by Jim and Eliza Rickards, the Vineyards have been planted over the past 30 years, augmenting the original 1908 Zinfandel vines. The Winery started in 2005, born out of the encouragement of friends who have enjoyed the small lots of hand-crafted wine we have been making since 1991.
We produce several varietals that grow especially well on the diverse blocks throughout our 60 acres. Zinfandel, both from the old vines and new plantings of old clones (see Vineyards) is bold, spicy... Petite Sirah is handled gently to soften its tannic nature, bottled on its own and blended with the Zinfandel, adding its unique character…. Malbec from the lower pond area, a stunning varietal... A blend we call Five Sisters is made from the traditional Bordeaux varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Malbec, all estate grown.

Winemaker: Blaine Brazil

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/J-Rickards-Winery/82010658850

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