DRNK Winery — a family affair
28
Sep 2022

DRNK Winery — a family affair

A rich winemaking legacy, a new adventure

28
Sep 2022

DRNK Winery — a family affair

A rich winemaking legacy, a new adventure

Type Virtual Tasting
Virtual platform
Schedule
28
Sep 2022
  • Tasting 28 Sep, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Overview

Join us for a free virtual tasting with DRNK Winery and partner/winemaker, Ryan Kunde. With five generations of vineyard stewardship in Sonoma County dating back to the 1880’s, DRNK is the next winemaking step in Sonoma County. Guided by a philosophy that blends an understanding of the land and tradition with evolving science and data that allows for precision winemaking, DRNK represents the collective joy of working and being together.
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The Next Generation

  •  DRNK Winery was founded by partner and winemaker Ryan Kunde in 2012 with his wife Katie, and her parents Dale and Nancy Dougherty.
  • DRNK represents the family’s initials – Dale, Ryan, Nancy, Katie

Sonoma Grapes

  • DRNK takes great pride in showcasing the quality and diversity of Sonoma County’s vineyards.
  • They are passionate about discovering new vineyard sites and specific meso-effects within each vineyard block.
  • Select grapes are chose from six different vineyards in the region, creating adventurous wines that showcase the terroir.

The Cave

  • DRNK Winery is home to a beautiful 300 foot wine cave located in an idyllic setting, atop the Laguna Ridge in the heart of the Russian River Valley.
  • It is one of only four caves in the Russian River Valley
  • The cave is where the wine is cellared and private tours and tastings are held.

Meet Ryan Kunde

  • Winemaking is in Ryan Kunde’s blood, growing up as a fifth generation winegrower on his family estate Kunde Family Winery, dating back to 1904.
  • Bringing a rich legacy to DRNK, Ryan stepped out on his own by starting a new winery with his wife Katie, and her family.
  • Blending the craft of winemaking with science, Ryan is guided by a philosophy that blends an understanding of the land and tradition with evolving science.

Wines in the Tasting

  • 2018 Chardonnay, Dutton Mill Station Vineyard
  • 2018 Pinot Noir, Hallberg Vineyard
  • 2018 Old Century Vine Zinfandel, Wildwood Vineyards
  • Buy the wines here.

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