Former ceo pete seghesio sees the sale of his familys. Through five generations, seghesio family vineyards has been proud to be part of the vibrant history and fabric of sonoma county. Unfortunately, prohibition hit harder than seghesio expected, and he was forced to completely sell off his shares in the winery by 1933. Seghesio family vineyards will also debut its 2012 vintage limited production wine, chianti station, a complex blend of fruit flavors and earthy tones. After my first visit to seghesio, i had to join their club. Healdsburgs historic seghesio family home restored to. In 1902, seghesio winery was founded, but the seghesios didnt stop there. Seghesio family vineyards reservations healdsburg, ca tock.
For the past century, the winery has grown, and so has the seghesio family. Stores and prices for seghesio family vineyards zinfandel, so. Zinfandel advocates and producers zap is a 501c3 nonprofit educational organization located in grass valley, ca with members across the us and in several other countries, including italy and mexico. Seghesio family vineyards alexander valley winegrowers. Covid19 notice for the safety of our guests and employees, and to help curb the spread of coronavirus covid19, we have closed our tasting room until further notice. Seghesio family vineyards introduction and history youtube. Seghesio family vineyards is a wine producer based in the sonoma valley. Vinovisit seghesio family vineyards profile information. Contact us by calling 707 4311533 or visiting our winery, located at 11455 old redwood highway healdsburg, ca. Seghesio family vineyards was established by edoardo seghesio, who had immigrated from piedmont in northern italy to work as a winemaker at the most prominent winery in turnofthecentury sonoma county. Enjoy the convenience of seghesio wines delivered right to your door, and additional winery perks including complimentary tastings, events, recipes and more. As we noted there, the winery has become virtually synonymous with sonoma county zinfandel a full 75% of their 100,000 case production comes from this one wine. Our executive chefs seasonal menu highlights the bounty of sonoma county and our foodfriendly wines.
Over the years more vineyards were gradually added. Crimson said that much of the seghesio family will remain in place for the daytoday management and operations of the winery. Great wines, affordable, beautiful dog friendly grounds to taste, and a friendly staff. Seghesio family vineyards sonoma county wine tourism. Seghesio family vineyards, headquartered in healdsburg, has been sold to crimson wine group and is under corporate ownership for the first time in its 116 year history. Eight family members are involved in the day to day operations of the vineyards and winery. By 1902 seghesio had purchased 56 acres in northern alexander valley and had completed his first crush from his own vineyards. Steak alla pizzaiola, or the pizza makers steak, is a great way to begin the summer grilling season. Discover seghesio, a winery in sonoma county, united states and explore their most popular wines.
Raymond was born on october 7, 1923 to parents, arthur and irene seghesio. Seghesio family vineyards winegrowers of dry creek valley. Seghesio family vineyards produces awardwinning zinfandels and italian heritage wines that honor the history of sonoma. Ground shipping is included on purchases of 12 bottles or more of our wines from california, oregon and washington. As one of the very few california wineries that can lay claim to a history of more. Fratelli seghesio, in the heart of the langhe a family in. This intimate, seated tasting and wine country lunch is an experience not to be missed. If you have a visa signature card, you may qualify for a free tasting. The battle of the bbqs will feature three competing sonoma county chefs showing off their best pork rib and zinfandel pairing. While bensons book captured a wine industry on the brink of exponential growth. Visit seghesio family vineyards in healdsburg, california. Seghesio family vineyards produces critically acclaimed wines that honor the history of sonoma county and the seghesio family. Come and taste our wines or book a relaxing holiday in the heart of langhe. Seghesio family vineyards california winery advisor.
The winery and business they transformed from a jugwine factory into a house of fine wine will always be a source of pride and accomplishment. Healdsburgs historic seghesio family home restored to former. We introduced our friends to the winery and had a fantastic time. Ever since its establishment in 1895, seghesio family vineyards has stayed loyal to the tradition of making some of americas best zinfandels and pinot noirs. Seghesio has pored over it and is fascinated by their stories, particularly her greatgrandfather. Seghesio family vineyards 700 grove street, healdsburg ca 95448 707 4333579 visit website. Dec 10, 2016 todays wine comes seghesio family vineyards, who we recently visited and covered in ourdelighting in the dry creek valley recap. Raymond arthur seghesio passed away after a brief illness on april 19, 2017 at the age of 93. Today, seghesio family vineyards is proud to produce wines made almost exclusively from estateowned and estatefarmed vineyards, including those edoardo and. Apr 28, 2017 the passalacqua family history has been preserved in a large bound book filled with photos. Brimming with history, a visit to seghesio gives you a sense of appreciation for what italian immigrants brought to this part of northern sonoma county.
Seghesio vineyards, an historic sonoma winery that transformed itself from a jugwine factory into one of californias elite zinfandel specialists, is being sold by the seghesio family to the napabased crimson wine group, part of the financial conglomerate leucadia national, sources close to the sale tell wine spectator. Sunday, march 15, 2020 we are complying with governor newsoms request that winery tasting rooms close during the coronavirus covid19 outbreak. Learn about seghesio family vineyards winery and shop the best selection at. Fratelli revello great wines of the langhe and family. That year, the lands first grapes were planted zinfandel. Six months before prohibition, seghesio took a gamble and made a significant purchase a 4,000,000 gallon capacity winery with 1,100 acres of vineyards from his former employer, italian swiss colony. Seghesio family vineyards is woven into the history and fabric of the sonoma county wine industry. Its roots date to 1886, when edoardo seghesio immigrated from piedmont, italy, to sonoma, where he worked as a winemaker for italian swiss colony. Today, through the stewardship of their vineyards and craftsmanship of their wines, they pay tribute to all who have gone before them, and continue to lay the groundwork for generations to. Just after getting married he served 6 months in the army. The tasting room and public spaces at seghesio family vineyards are closed until. Seghesio family vineyards in healdsburg seghesio family.
In 1910 they acquired even more land, in the region known as chianti, california. Seghesio family vineyards debuts old vine cellar flight, an. Several family members are involved in the winerys operations, including winegrower peter seghesio and winemaker ted seghesio. Seghesio story historic timeline seghesio family vineyards. A number of critics have rated this sonoma county wine extremely highly. Seghesio family vineyards seghesio story historic timeline. Seghesio offer tastings at their tasting bar and outside, where guests can enjoy a bottle of wine and play bocce ball. Seghesio family vineyards zinfandel, sonoma county, usa. The passalacqua family history has been preserved in a large bound book filled with photos. He worked for the family business, seghesio winery, until he retired. Jun 18, 2018 the historic sonoma county winery invites guests to learn through interactive displays and a fivecourse wine and food pairing healdsburg, calif.
Seghesio can speak to four generations of winemaking, starting with founder, edoardo seghesio who arrived here from piedmont in the early 1880s. Seghesio 2016 pagani heritage grower series zinfandel. We will post regular updates on our website and social media pages. From a historic site comes this wellmade wine, which includes 22% alicante bouschet in the mix. Seghesio family vineyards celebrates 120 years story studio. From the turn of the last century, through prohibition and the great depression, throughout the challenges of survival in the 20th and 21st centuries, it is the story of one familys adaptation and reinvention, not once, but multiple times. From the beginning the mcwilliams have firmly believed that the finest examples of pinot noir and chardonnay are produced in small lots. Since 1895 seghesio family vineyards has been proud to be a part of the vibrant history and fabric of sonoma county.
Seghesio family vineyards healdsburg 2020 all you need to. Arista winery was founded in 2002 by al and janis mcwilliams seated center. The grapes were vinified at the estate and sold in bulk. Profile address book credit cards active memberships order history. Zinfandel leadership that celebrates five generations of wine growing expertise and the regional distinction of sonoma county. Learn more about seghesio family vineyards, including location, specialties, prices, and related trips on the san francisco chronicles guide to wine country. Enjoy a fourcourse wine and food pairing at our downtown healdsburg winery featuring seghesios zinfandels, italian varietals and red blends. Barrelaged for 16 months in french and american oak, it is lively, vibrant and fresh in acidity.
Zinfandel is one of the classic wines of california, where it has been popular since gold rush days. The father of riccardo seghesio bought the estate in 1964 after the sharecropping system ended. In 1895, edoardo bought his first vineyard in what was then known as chianti, california. Seghesio sonoma zinfandel 2015 from sonoma county, california this wine that offers tantalizing raspberry, blueberry, classic briary and spicy flavors with a balance of components for which seghesio wines are known. If you have interest in a more intimate tasting, try the food and wine pairing. Seghesio family vineyards produces awardwinning zinfandels and italian varietals that honor the history of sonoma and the seghesio family. Seghesio embodies a combination of tradition and innovation unequalled in the industry, andy says. Sharing uncommon ground since they first planted vineyards in 1895, four generations of the seghesio family have tended remarkable vineyards with the perspective gained from history, the humility of farming, and the enduring passion to improve with each vintage. Seghesio family vineyards is known for powerful, elegant zinfandel wines and italian varietals from estate vineyards across sonoma county, some of which were planted over 120 years ago. Seghesio family vineyards has been part of the history and fabric of sonoma county since 1895 a testament to the indomitable will of two italian immigrants, their family, and their determination to persevere against incredible odds. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. It is best known for its wines made from the zinfandel grape variety the estate was founded in 1895 with the original 53hectare acre home ranch vineyard.
Their great grandfather, edoardo seghesio, began the family buisness in 1895 with his wife, angela. Seghesio family vineyards healdsburg 2020 all you need. Seghesio family vineyards 700 grove st, healdsburg ca 95448 707 4333579. The tasting room and public spaces at seghesio family vineyards are closed until further notice. New classic winemakers of california by steve heimoff. On that land, they planed sangiovese, canielao nero, trebbiano and malvasia, making the it the oldest planting of sangiovese in north america.
If you are not a member you need to sign up by clicking the link on the left. Sunday, march 15, 2020 we are complying with governor. The seghesio family vineyards have a rich history, dating back to 1895 when edoardo seghesio and his wife angela purchased their home in alexander valley, part of sonoma county. Held in our outdoor grove, this event includes live music, great bbq, and plenty of seghesio zinfandel. Crimson wine group acquires seghesio family vineyards.
Seghesio family vineyards produces awardwinning zinfandels and italian heritage wines that honor the history of sonoma county and the seghesio family. Bold accents of wild berry, spicy cinnamon and licorice glide dynamically toward plush tannins. Our great grandfather, edoardo seghesio, began the family business in 1895 with his wife, angela. Seghesio family vineyards joined crimson wine group in 2011. The sale price was not disclosed, but the purchase includes the.
Several family members are involved in the winery s operations, including winegrower peter seghesio and winemaker ted seghesio. The challenges of a changing industry and successional business were at play in the seghesios decision to sell the brand, winery, inventory, and 300 acres of vineyard. As a new label with a long tradition, seghesio benefits from the family heritage, tempered with youth and innovation. Plump and loaded with rich, jammy fruit, this zinfandel is a pleasure to drink. Seghesio family vineyards is one of sonoma countys historic wineries. When fully ripe, zinfandel grapes contain high amounts of sugar, which can be completely fermented to create a dry and fairly highalcohol wine, or be left in part as a trace of. Seriously though, buy a bottle and get a complimentary tasting. June 18, 2018 ted seghesio, fourth generation winemaker at seghesio family vineyards, is pleased to introduce the new old vine cellar flight, a unique offering which blends wine tasting with a handson educational.
Sonoma county zinfandel and italian wines seghesio. Meet the seghesio family as they share their long history of winemaking in sonoma county. Youll taste around a small table with a plate of specially prepared italian food while learning about the seghesio family history. Seghesio family vineyards introduces a bold red wine blend. Seghesio story our family story seghesio family vineyards. Special offerings include the founders flight, which features a pairing with charcuterie and cheese served in their cellar, and the chefs table, which includes a tour of the winery and a seasonal food pairing prepared by. They didnt buy the land for the house they bought it for the 56 acres that were ideal vineyard land. Seghesio sonoma zinfandel a consistent crowdpleaser. Today, seghesio family vineyards is proud to produce wines made almost exclusively from estateowned and estatefarmed vineyards, including those edoardo and angela first planted in the late 1800s.
Seghesio family vineyards encompasses more than 300 acres of estate vineyards in the alexander, dry creek and russian river valleys that also represent a significant amount of old vine plantings that are more than 50 years old and up to 125 years old. Riccardo and his brother aldo then bottled the 1990 vintage of barbera and dolcetto and. Zap is dedicated to advancing public knowledge of and appreciation for american zinfandel and its unique place in american culture and history. Seghesio family vineyards grilled new york steak alla pizzaiola. You will see a separate charge from each winery where you book an event. It began with the vision and determination of immigrants and continues today through stewardship of the land and community.
These members, representing the third, fourth, and fifth generations, are. Another milestone in crimsons history, seghesio family vineyards joins the estatefocused portfolio of luxury domestic brands including. Seghesio family vineyards healdsburg winery sonoma county. Riccardo seghesio with the support of giuseppe caviola. Jun 01, 2011 seghesio family vineyards, one of californias oldest familyowned wineries, has been purchased by crimson wine group, a napabased luxury wine brand company. The red zinfandel grape thrives in warm climate regions, most notably portions of the central and sonoma valleys. Welcome to seghesio family vineyards, a leader in crafting zinfandel and italian. In fact, 5 seghesio wines have made the wine spectators top 100 wines over the years. Seghesio, 47, said the recent sale of the winery to crimson wine group was the best move for the entire family and, for himself, a saving grace. Seghesio family vineyards produces awardwinning zinfandels and italian heritage wines that honor the history of sonoma county and the seghesio family legacy since 1895. Its vibrancy matches perfectly with the bright fruit of the seghesio 2015 home ranch. Seghesio family vineyards was established in 1895 when italian immigrant and winemaker edoardo seghesio planted his first zinfandel vineyard in what is now seghesios home ranch vineyard in sonoma countys alexander valley. Seghesio story our story historic timeline winemaking account customer profile address book credit cards active memberships order history. Seghesio family winery old vine reserve zinfandel 1990.
Seghesio family vineyards seghesio story winemaking. Seghesio family vineyards produces awardwinning zinfandels and italian heritage wines that honor. The future of that brand name, though, now lies in someone elses hands, and that company stepping into big boots. Our commitment to sonoma county shows in our renowned visitor center and tasting room, with a variety of winery tours, tastings and tasting experiences. Seghesio family vineyards alexander valley, sonoma county. The winery turned to bottled wine production in 1983, under winemaker ted seghesio, edoardos greatgrandson.
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