Laid-back dads will appreciate the story of Xanadu Wines and its senior winemaker Glen Goodall, who is an avid surfer and can be found catching waves with his kids in the Margaret River area. His love of the environment is revealed in his winemaking, which uses sustainable practices like wild fermentation. They were one of the first wineries to receive certification from Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Enjoy the Circa 77 Cabernet Sauvignon (SRP $18) with some killer waves on the label and juicy dark fruits and chocolate notes in the bottle.
In 1988 Nicky Hahn took the first steps to lead the way in getting the Santa Lucia Highlands recognized as an American Viticultural Area. Today his son Philip, Chairman of Hahn Family Wines, continues the family legacy of producing pioneering wines from the area. The Hahn SLH Reserve Pinot Noir (SRP $45) is a special selection of grapes from select blocks of estate vineyards; a blend of clones that provide a truly unique array of sensory experiences in the glass.
Honoring the legacy of Biltmore founder and father, George Vanderbilt, The Hunt Red Blend (SRP $45) is an ideal wine for dads who like the finer things with a touch of masculinity. Vanderbilt was an avid hunter (hence the wine’s label) and enjoyed a good glass of wine. A Bordeaux style blend, the wine is crafted from Sonoma County grapes making it perfect for pairing with meats and grilled dishes.
With a focus on single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Balletto Vineyards is an estate winery in the famed Russian River Valley appellation of Sonoma County, California. Owned and operated by the Balletto family, John Balletto turned his family’s vegetable farming business, the largest in Northern California, into a grape growing and winemaking success story. The Balletto BCD Vineyard Pinot Noir (SRP $58) is a wonderful example of their exceptional terroir and winemaking skills and delivers wave upon wave of Pinot pleasure.