![]() Raise a glass to this family championing an under-sung wine region, with delicious results. In each vintage, the first wine we assemble is Supremacy, our flagship Bordeaux-style red blend.” When we age our wine in oak barrels, we choose barrels that elevate a vineyard’s personality rather than mask it. “And all our wines are fermented and aged in microlots. “We by no means consider ourselves ‘natural winemakers,’ but we do utilize ‘natural’ techniques like fermenting with native yeast and whole cluster fermentation when we think it will bring value to the wine,” says Collin. Followed by a variety of blueberry, pomegranate, violet, and a. This wine is Ruby in color with loads of ripe, rich fruit on the nose. Originally from our Vasco Urbano lineup, the Sheriff is one of the long-standing favorites among our membership. In the cellar, they focus on bringing out the essence of each vineyard. While our focus here at Nottingham Cellars lies primarily in Bordeaux-centric expressions. Without our partners, making worldclass wine would not be in the cards for us.” “Working alongside our farming partners, we can get the best out of the vineyards while always challenging ourselves to get better with every vintage. “We work with vineyard partners who farm sustainably and are committed to low-yield, high-quality winegrowing,” says Collin, who leads the winemaking team. Top growers are the source of the fruit for their wines. The Livermore Valley has the nuts and bolts to grow wines as good as anywhere else in the world.” “We have always advocated for the unrecognized potential of this region. This column was contributed by Nottingham Cellars winemaker Collin Cranor.“Since day one, our goal has been to produce world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends,” says Jeff Cranor, who founded this small family winery in the Livermore Valley in 2009 with his wife, Diane, and son Collin. June’s food feature is Southern comfort-inspired foods $25 per person advance purchase/$30 per person the week of the event/$20 for Salute! club members. Grab your family and friends, and join us for Café Tuesdays this summer. 8 p.m., Tamas Estates, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore CA 94550, Enjoy wine, live music, time with friends and foods inspired by some of our favorite places. No outside beverages or alcohol, please.Ĭafé Tuesday: Tuesday, June 19 from 5 p.m. There will be a table decorating competition - create the most sumptuous and/or most colorful table and win. Where is the winery? We are located at 2245C South Vasco Road, Livermore, CA 94550, Wine country eventsįather’s Day Picnic: Sunday, June 17 from 11:30 a.m. Hours & tasting fee: Our tasting room is open Friday-Sunday from noon to 4:30 p.m. Earlier this year, our 2009 Casa De Vinas Vineyard Designate cabernet sauvignon received a 90-point score and Cellar Selection nod from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. In 2011, we received a total of 28 medals in four the nation’s top wine competitions. ![]() We currently offer more than a dozen wines, including Viognier, chardonnay, Petite Sirah, Bordeaux blends and several cabernet sauvignon wines. Our wines: By sourcing grapes from various vineyards around Livermore Valley, we are able to achieve wines with tremendous complexity. Our dedication to careful production and attention to detail in every phase of winemaking comes through with every sip. From there, we seek to do justice to the fruit by producing wines of exceptional character showcasing the best that the region has to offer. ![]() Our philosophy of winemaking is to work with only the finest winegrape growers in the valley. ![]() My father, Jeff Cranor, and I started the winery in 2009. It is this rich history from which we draw inspiration for everything we do at Nottingham Cellars. Nottingham was, for a period of time, the original name of Livermore in the mid-19th century. We take our name from the history pages of our historic wine region. We are a small boutique winery dedicated to producing great wines at a great value. About us: Nottingham Cellars sits at the gateway to Livermore Valley’s wine country. ![]()
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