There is no great story of family legacy or historical generations of winemaking in Chris Brockway’s past. His story of winemaking is one of personal dedication and the discovery of a talent that gives life to the intoxicating blend of farming and chemistry. Chris grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, where his peers were more interested in kegs than wine, but the influence of his stepfather’s extensive cellar of Grand Cru Burgundies, rooted an interest. Like so many young people in college, he majored in a seemingly useless subject, however 15 years later, his degree in philosophy could not seem more appropriate.
Chris went back to school anad earned a degree in enology from Fresno State. He has since been working with Rhone varietal grapes to produce wines of outstanding depth, character, and focus.
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Dry Stack Vineyard Syrah
Typically showing brambly fruits, along with Asian spice, black pepper, and white flowers, this elegant wine drinks more like a Pinot Noir than a Syrah!
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Vine Starr Red
95% zinfandel, 5% syrah
Vine Starr Brockway was born in 1801 and was my great-great-great-great-great-great uncle. When I saw his name I thought that it couldn’t be more appropriate. This wine is balanced and food friendly and very much enjoyable on its own as well.
The blend is based on the spicy zinfandel fruit of Sonoma Valley, bright strawberry from Russian River, and rounded out with the minerality and depth of Syrah from Bennett Valley.
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