Winemakers Talk Harvest and Their Favorite California Wines | Today: Cedar Mountain Winery

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In honor of California Wine Month, we’re sitting down with different winemakers throughout Livermore Valley and asking them to tell us about themselves, the harvest and of course, their favorite wines!  Today we’re sitting down with the winemaker from Cedar Mountain Winery.

 

Firstly, tell us a little about yourself…

If you weren’t a winemaker, what would you be?

I would be an artist.

Are you a California Native?  Where did you grow up?

Yeah, I grew up in Southern California.

Where is your favorite place to be in California?

My favorite place to be in California is Pebble Beach.

 

And now on to harvest…

Favorite thing about the grape harvest?

My favorite thing about harvest is when it’s over and I can relax.

Least favorite thing about the grape harvest?

My least favorite thing about harvest is not knowing when the grapes will be rerady.

Any predictions for this year?

2017 will be the vintage of the century!

 

Lastly, wine…

What is your favorite Livermore Valley wine?

My favorite wine is Cedar Mountain Grenache Rose.

What is your favorite Livermore Valley wine that you didn’t make?

Bent Creek Zinfandel Port

 

For more information about Cedar Mountain Winery and Winery and other wineries in the valley, click here.