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Family winemaker John Bambury is the grandson of Catherine Bonneau who first conceived of a vineyard That is the highest honor and achievement
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Family winemaker John Bambury is the grandson of Catherine Bonneau who first conceived of a vineyard on the family’s farmland in Sonoma. He has been spearheading all winemaking operations on behalf of the family
business since 2000. His inaugural release of the 2002 Bonneau Los Carneros Chardonnay has led to more than a dozen widely acclaimed vintages in a growing array of varietals and styles – a

ll of them carefully handcrafted by John and his team. In the spirit of his ancestors, John is a visionary of sorts himself. His respect for nature and the land is part and parcel to what drives his passion as both an artisan and businessman. He recalls one crisp morning peering out the back porch across the beauty of the land settled by his ancestors. There in the shadows of the famed Mayacama mountains, he watched as a majestic Great White Egret flew in to rest among the vineyard plantings. For John, at that moment, the once endangered creature sealed a promise of putting nature first in all of his work. This moment also sparked the inspiration for his beautifully crafted Egret line of wines, the sales of which provide support to Audubon California in their ongoing land restoration projects for the protection of migratory birds and other animals. Today, John Bambury is still at the helm of his boutique family operation. When he’s not in the vineyard, John can be found in the cellar working the magic that comes from a legacy of generations of growers and a dozen successful vintages in Sonoma and beyond. Fittingly, John is particularly proud of each and every release of his award-winning Bonneau
Estate Chardonnay, the masterfully crafted wine that first fulfilled the family’s dream; the wine that represents the best of the family estate, the fruit of their labor, and the splendor of what hard work and dedication can achieve. The highly distinguished Bambury Wine Collection captures this essence in three lines of wines, each with its own distinguishing character: at its heart is the world-class namesake Bonneau line of wine, which every year continues to honor the family’s pioneering roots, joined by Egret wines dedicated to saving the environment, and the extremely limited release Opal Moon. The name Opal Moon refers to October’s birthstone in honor of the fall harvest season and birth of the newest wine vintage. During this time, some of the best wines start with grapes harvested under the soft light of the moon. In the spirit of supporting a local community of fellow craft winemakers, John Bambury has generously opened up his state-of-the-art wine production facility – also named Opal Moon – to accommodate over a dozen highly-acclaimed wine artisans. Here, John’s expertise and success is magnified, as his winery shares in helping create a finer wine world overall, right alongside The Bambury Wine Collection. In building the Collection, John and his family don’t get caught up in counting the many awards and honors earned each year, vintage after vintage. Instead, much like a curated art collection, the ultimate goal is to contribute to the enjoyment of appreciative fans who partake of its artistry.

08/29/2024

A successful Lobster Lunch 2024 at Catherine Bonneau Vineyards

07/18/2023

07/15/2022

A reminder of just ONE of the awesome hors d'oeuvre tables at our lobster lunch last year!
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All personally selected by John Bambury to have pair with all our wines and lobster feed.
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This year is going to be even better! We have only a small quantity of tickets still available!
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If you want to join in on the fun this year, act now!
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07/05/2022

The Bambury Wine Collection consists of our 3 unique and carefully crafted brands.
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Opal Moon 🌙
Bonneau ⚜️
Egret 🕊
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Each brand has its very own set of varietals perfect for each palate.
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Visit our tasting room to try these remarkable wines or purchase on our website!
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06/29/2022

Purchasing wine for a cause!
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Our Egret wine is very unique as a portion of each bottle sold goes to the National Audubon Society which protects the beautiful Egret birds!
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“Protecting birds is an important way to protect California’s natural legacy, and we’re proud to be sponsors of Audubon California. People have responded well to this cause. It’s doing so much. We believe it is truly effective in generating change. We are proud to contribute and glad to be a part of supporting their important work.”

-John Bambury
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06/24/2022

The man behind the magic - John Bambury
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John is the director of winemaking and general manager of Bonneau Winery, who took over complete responsibilities of wine making operations beginning in 2002!
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Winemaking has become a passion with John; having had a lifelong interest in gourmet cooking, home gardening and fine wine, it was natural for him to pursue the art of winemaking.
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The dream of making a Chardonnay wine from estate grown grapes became a reality with the 2002 vintage of Catherine’s vineyard Chardonnay.
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Now 20 years later, John is still making top tier Chardonnay well known throughout the United States!
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Cheers to 20 years!

06/22/2022

Opal Moon 🌙
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These super-premium wines are the ultimate expression of their varietals, and extremely limited. Those fortunate enough to taste them, are in for a memorable experience indeed.
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Available on our website or in our tasting room
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06/20/2022

Great wine in the making!
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We have 2 barrel rooms for barrels to store while they age to perfection… it’s not easy to wait but it’s worth it!

06/16/2022

Looking for a hidden gem?
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Our tasting room/wine bar is the spot you’ve been looking for- located in the Railroad Square in downtown Santa Rosa.
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Neighboring great restaurants and shops to check out!
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Open Wednesday- Saturday
Visit our website for more information!
Www.4thstreetcellar.com

06/14/2022

Lobster Lunch in the Vineyard! 🦞
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It’s bibs, fun, good company, and live music!
Purchase tickets on eventbrite
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Bonneaulobster.eventbrite.com

06/11/2022

Happy National Rosé Day!
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Receive 25% off on 2019 Egret Rosé today ONLY - use code EGRET at check out!
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06/03/2022

Bonneau 2014 Petite Sirah 🍷
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The grapes for our Moon Mountain Petite Sirah were harvested at the peak of maturity to capture its mountain flavors, intense color and bountiful tannins.
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Our PS has aromas and flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate, blueberry and currant meet abundant tannins, adding structure.

Available in our tasting room and our website!
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Sonoma, CA
95476

Website

http://www.bonneauwine.com/

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