03/05/2026
Today is the day!!! I'm deeply honored that my 2024 Barbera has been selected for the California Wines Alive Master Class in Tokyo this week — led by Elaine Chukan Brown with .wines
This wine begins at Shake Ridge Ranch in Amador County, farmed by the extraordinary Ann Kraemer. Ann’s vineyard is one of the most thoughtfully stewarded sites in California, and every vintage is a reflection of her precision and care. The granitic soils, elevation, and farming choices shape a Barbera that is structured, lifted, and full of energy and verve.
To see this vineyard, this partnership, and this wine shared on an international stage means more than I can put into words.
From Ann’s rows in Amador County to a classroom in Tokyo — this is the power of place. I am incredibly grateful thank you
If you’ll be attending the Master Class on March 5, I would love to connect.