Winery Principals:Mark Beringer, David Duckhorn, Harry Merlo, Matt Miller and Stéphan Nadalié

Winemaking Director: Mark Beringer

History 

And so forth and so on…

In 2008, five friends since the early 1970s, formed Et Cetera Wine Company. With varying wine industry backgrounds and areas of expertise, the five have joined together to produce wines of exceptional quality from the great wine regions around the world. The intent of Et Cetera Wine Company is to create what the friends were brought up around – great wine value. Their story is not of succession or nostalgia. It is a story of doing what they know, and doing it well.

Wine Specifications

Vintage: A wet spring followed by a late start and long, cool growing season ending with a heat spike allowed grapes to reach maturity, with several regions reporting slightly lower sugars, higher acids and deep colors and flavors. The season was a balancing act with some winegrowers trimming fruit or pulling leaves to assure full fruit maturity. Regions reported lower to normal yields.

Vinification: This wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. A long, cool, slow ferment in stainless steel tanks retained the bright varietal aromatics.

Winemaker’s Notes

Overall Impression: Clean and balanced, with nice citrus fruit and acidity.

Aroma: Citrus with some lychee and pineapple.

Palate: Nice citrus flavors of grapefruit with a bright, clean finish.

Serving Suggestions: This wine pairs well with appetizers, salads or light pasta dishes.