![]() Photograph by Art Bandito on Flickr.Ībove: A custom wine rack photo by Durable Goods Concern.Ībove: The winery bathroom features a wall covered in planks of milled wood from local trees.Ībove: The view over the vineyards from the communal fireplace.Ībove: The swing was original to the property.Preston Farm & Winery is a winery that reminds you what a winery is at its core – a farm! The organic family farm produces Mediterranean-style wines and freshly fermented apple cider, with a farm stand stocking seasonal fruits and vegetables, grains, brick-oven sourdough bread, and pickles for your picnic needs. ![]() Photography by Nora Denker (except where noted).Ībove: Local history and the written word form the backbone of Scribe Winery.Ībove: The interiors feature a Turkish rug (a gift from a friend), chairs picked up from the Alameda flea market, and a deer's head-"a gift from a Pinot dude," according to Andrew.Ībove: Wine club manager Nora Denker, an old friend of Andrew's, created the look and feel at Scribe, assembling a collection of photography and prints that reflect local history.Ībove: The Mariani brothers recruited Kristof Anderson as winemaker and seasoned viticulturist Andrew Avellar to oversee the vineyards.Ībove: Each vintage has its own unique label, referencing its history and embossed with Scribe's feather logo.Ībove: A communal table in the tasting room is made from reclaimed tongue-and-groove boards.Ībove: The cellar's sliding barn door displays an etching of founder Emile Dresel. The winery is open by appointment only and is well worth a visit. The Marianis think of themselves as "scribes of this land" they are intent on preserving the winery's history and have restored the vineyards, planted vegetable beds, and brought in chicken, goats, and heritage pigs. I stopped by last week, with a mission of checking out the environs before a planned remodel. The property's 100-year-old Californian hacienda was built by the land's original owners: the Dresel family, German immigrants who arrived in the the mid-1800s. It is owned by brothers Andrew and Adam Mariani, who grew up on a walnut and almond farm in the agricultural town of Winters after college, they traveled through Europe working in vineyards. It's not your everyday vintner: Scribe is a social club featuring the occasional campout, an artist-in-residence program, and all-day communal cookouts. Haute bohemian winery Scribe has been on our radar for a while now. Icon - Check Mark A check mark for checkbox buttons. Icon - Twitter Twitters brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Pinterest Pinterests brand mark for use in social sharing icons. flipboard Icon - Instagram Instagrams brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Facebook Facebooks brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Email Used to indicate an emai action. Icon - Search Used to indicate a search action. Icon - Zoom In Used to indicate a zoom in action on a map. Icon - Zoom Out Used to indicate a zoom out action on a map. Icon - Location Pin Used to showcase a location on a map. Icon - Dropdown Arrow Used to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Close Used to indicate a close action. Icon - Down Chevron Used to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Message The icon we use to represent an email action. ![]() Icon - External Link An icon we use to indicate a button link is external. Icon - Arrow Right An icon we use to indicate a leftwards action. ![]() Restaurant Visit: Scribe Winery in Sonoma - Remodelista Icon - Arrow Left An icon we use to indicate a rightwards action.
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