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Kathryn Kennedy
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Winery | Kathryn Kennedy Winery |
| Location | Saratoga, California |
| Vineyard Planted | 1973 |
| Winery Founded | 1979 |
| Son/Current Winemaker | Marty Mathis (since 1981) |
| Known For | Estate Cabernet Sauvignon |
Background
Kathryn Kennedy founded her eponymous winery in Saratoga in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains near Silicon Valley.
Vineyard
1973: Eight acres of vines were planted on their own roots by Kathryn and her extended family on 7 acres of land.
Initially sold fruit for two vintages to Mount Eden Vineyards in Saratoga.
2007: Estate Vineyard transformed to Certified Organic Status by CCOF.
Winery
1979: Kathryn established her brand and winery.
1979-1988: The winery produced only Estate Cabernet.
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Kathryn became known for her Estate Cabernet, packaged in a distinctive silver label that bears her signature. This flagship wine is an age-worthy bottling limited to 600 cases per year. The winery is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon wines capable of achieving world-class quality with age.
Succession
1981: Son Marty Mathis joined as winemaker and has continued the winery's legacy.
Kathryn left the winery in the hands of Marty Mathis, who continues to produce the acclaimed Estate Cabernet.