Banshee Wines and Rickshaw Wines were founded by three friends from the Midwest and East Coast who shared a passion for wine and a lifelong dream of owning their own winery. Their fascination with wine started early in life. While their peers were drinking Milwaukee's Best, they had an af?nity towards collecting European wines and hosting dorm room wine tastings. Post-college, each pursued a career in the wine industry, ranging from importing wines, to winemaking, to distribution and sales. When their paths ultimately converged in San Francisco, they shared many meals, bottles of wine, concerts, and laughs with one another. In 2009 they pooled their money together to make the ?rst vintage of Banshee Wines Pinot Noir, which sold out in three short months. By the end of the year, Banshee Wines was their full-time pursuit. The Banshee guys are passionate about creating benchmark wines from California's iconic vineyards as well as crafting soulful blends that don't break the bank. When they're not making wine you can ?nd them preparing grand multi-course meals, sabering Champagne bottles, seeking out the nearest swimming hole, or dancing on tabletops. Classic guy activities.
1bCalifornia » Northern Sonoma
Sourced primarily from the Sonoma AVA, this cool-climate fruit features a natural vibrancy and earthy character. With a small addition of Russian River fruit, which
Wine Enthusiast 91 Pristine aromas of strawberry and herbs are fresh and inviting on the nose of this bottling. There is a fun freshness to the
The Wine "This vintage marks the end of the drought year vintages in Northern California, which ended emphatically in the winter of 2016-2017. Once again, we
Tasting Notes "Deep purple-ruby in color with aromas of black plum, black cherry, and earthy, green herbal notes. A juicy entry on the mouth delivers plush
Vinous Media 88 "Banshee's 2016 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) is fresh, floral and nicely perfumed, all of which will make it easy to drink and enjoy upon
The Wine "This vintage marks the end of the drought year vintages in Northern California, which ended emphatically in the winter of 2016-2017. Once again, we
Tasting Notes "Deep purple-ruby in color with aromas of black plum, black cherry, and earthy, green herbal notes. A juicy entry on the mouth delivers plush
Vinous Media 89 "The 2015 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) is rich, creamy and voluptuous, all the result of a vintage with tiny yields and warm temperatures. Readers
Wine Advocate 90 "The 2014 Chardonnay seems much more fruit-forward, with plenty of tropical notes such as mango and pineapple in addition to the telltale honeysuckle
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