For Charlie Gilmore it's all about place--those ideal sites where good earth, favorable climate and savvy growers come together to create a wine he can call Fetzer.As Winemaker, Charlie was given a comfortable chair and a new computer, but he quickly rebelled against office life. You'll find him in the vineyards every chance he gets, including 4 a.m. mornings and long harvest nights.
"I never wanted to be in the service industry, never wanted to be a lawyer or anything like that," he says. "I always wanted to do something tactile. To make something you could hold in your hand and appreciate."
A Sacramento native, Charlie earned his Viticulture and Enology degree at UC Davis in 2000. Internships took him to Napa, Australia and the south of France before he began his distinguished career at some of the most respected wineries in Northern California.
His winemaking philosophy is to "always exceed expectations" and it has borne fruit at Fetzer, where our wines have won more than 200 awards in recent years. Fetzer's commitment to earth-friendly practices already comes naturally to Charlie. "The sustainable message was something I knew and admired before I took the job. It makes me even more proud to work here."
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California » Mendocino
"Fresh, floral and fleshy, with a citrus and grapefruit edge to the green apple flavors. Drink now." ~J.L.
102aCalifornia » Mendocino
Wine Spectator 85 "Offers smooth-textured currant, cranberry, cedar and spice notes that are easy-drinking, ending with a tobacco edge. Drink now."
62eCalifornia » Mendocino
"Our Shaly Loam Gewürztraminer is crafted in a medium-sweet style, balanced with crisp acidity and vibrant varietal character. The nose delivers exotic layers of melon,
103aCalifornia » Mendocino
"An easy, approachable style with aromas of ripe plums and flavors of blackberry and cherry. This wine goes great with just about any meal, making
102cCalifornia » Mendocino
"This Pinot Noir is surprisingly smooth with a dark rich color and welcome collection of flavors. On the nose you will be greeted with aromas
103dCalifornia » Mendocino
" A lovely smooth currant-filled, with notes of cedar and spices, is complemented by rich red fruit flavours imparted by the, leading to a finish
60aCalifornia » Mendocino
"Our Riesling is delicate, yet full of fruit forwardflavors and aromas. There are aromas of dried fruit, lemon, lavender, jasmine and rose petal. In the
101bCalifornia » Mendocino
" The main thing to know about this Riesling is that it’s off-dry to frankly sweet. It has honeyed flavors of citrus and tropical fruits
" A triumphant assemblage of California Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah, balanced to craft a strong oak profile with the toasty aromatic components
" Crimson balances Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Syrah into a pronounced oak profile with toasty aromatic components. " ~ Winery Notes
" This wine reveals the full body of Chardonnay expertly mixed withthe floral and spicy notes of Riesling, Gewurtztraminer and Pinot Grigio." ~ Winery
" Fetzer Crimson Cabernet Sauvignon brings forward beautiful aromas of blackberries with a touch of cedar followed by a mouthful of bright cherries, touch of
" Fetzer Crimson Pinot Noir's grapes are from the coolest growing regions of the northern interior of California with about 75% from Lodi. This wine
" Fetzer Quartz Chardonnay reveals flowery aromas with a touch of apple and juicy flavors of nectarine, tropical fruits and a hint of vanilla. He
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" Sundial Chardonnay is characteristically golden straw in color, with aromas of tropical fruit layered with lemon grass, lime, a touch of peach and some
" The Cabernet is smooth textured currant cranberry, cedar, spice notes & the Syrah adds plum & raspberry fruit with some oak smoke & soft
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