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Scribe Winery was built on a property where people were making wine before Prohibition. The brothers, Andrew and Adam Mariani, who bought Scribe in 2007, were very conscious of the significance of the place they were purchasing. They firmly believe in connecting people to place through wine, and this inspires them to focus on not only sustainable growing practices, but on renovating the old white adobe hacienda that the original owners built.
Peach and olive trees ring the Scribe winery vineyards. A visitor can sit in their perfumed shade at picnic tables or on blankets. The brothers are working on restoring the old 1920’s-era basement speakeasy. In the meantime, visitors are treated to fruit and nuts grown on the 40-acre property.
There is some space inside the hacienda for sitting and sipping: little rooms with bay windows and comfortable red couches, or dark wood tables and brick fireplaces. Mostly, people stay outside in the sweet Sonoma air and enjoy the view of palm trees, madrones, and orchards.
Of course, the wine is as connected to place as the fruits. Most famously, they make the Chardonnay with fermented grape skins, which gives it a golden color and earthy taste. Rieslings and Pinot Noirs from the estate are also unique. If you have questions about it, hosts will chat with you, eschewing anything so formal as a lecture. The atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant, but you will have to make a reservation for a tasting. They even allow dogs to tag along, so if you are planning a tour of wine country with man’s best friend, you can include them on your list of things to do. So if you want to soak in a place without pretension, give Scribe Winery a try.
Address: 2300 Napa Rd, Sonoma
Phone (707) 939-1858
Tasting Room Hours: By appointment
Tasting Fees: $25 for 4 pours
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Hours: By appointmentFees: $25 for 4 pours
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