Mary Elke, Co-founder, Elke Vineyards, Booneville; Wine Grapegrower, Farmer, Anderson Valley and Napa Valley. For almost 25 years she's been growing Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Merlot in Napa Valley vineyards; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris in Mendocino. Elke Vineyards is a member of the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association and will be participating in the 16th Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival, May 17-19. Most of Elke Vineyards wines come from Donnelly Creek Vineyard in Anderson Valley, which produces grapes that are sought after by many of the great California Pinot Noir and sparkling wine houses. Elke Vineyards typically produces about 2000 cases of wine per year under their own label. Mary Elke Pinot Brut NV is 40% Pinot Noir, 60% Chardonnay grown Mendocino vineyards via méthode traditionelle. iWineRadio984a
Joe Webb, family Winemaker, Foursight Wines and current President of the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association. Foursight Wines is a small, family owned and operated winery in the cool, coastal region of Anderson Valley. Founded in 2006 by Bill and Nancy Charles - long-time winegrowers - together with daughter Kristy Charles and husband Joseph Webb, they craft small lots of estate-grown Pinot Noir, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc each year. Don't miss out on the 2011 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, Foursight's first-ever "pink" wine made from estate Pinot Noir grapes. Foursight will host an open house on Sunday, May 19th with complimentary food, wine, and music as part of the 16th Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival, May 17-19, 2013. iWineRadio984b