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| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Owners | Al and Diane Drewke (since 2006) |
| Winemaker | Brandon Armitage |
| Tasting Room | 14572A Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA |
| Business Office | 13809 Serra Oaks Court, Saratoga, CA 95070 |
| Production Facility | San Carlos, CA |
| Former Address | 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 |
| Phone | (408) 313-5229 |
| Web Site | http://www.roudonsmith.com/ |
| [email protected] | |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Production | 5,000 cases |
| AVA | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Tasting Hours | Thu/Fri/Sun 2-7pm, Sat 1-7pm |
1972: Founded by two ex-Amdahl engineers and their wives: Bob and Annamaria Roudon, Jim and June Smith.
1978: Moved into 10,000 case facility near Scotts Valley. Facility also housed Pelican Ranch winery before their move to Santa Cruz.
2003: Original owners retired. Winery purchased by Annette and David Hunt.
2006: Al and Diane Drewke bought half the winery and took over leadership. Hired Brandon Armitage as winemaker.
2011: Hunts left partnership to found Skov (since closed).
Recent: Relocated production to San Carlos facility. Opened tasting room in downtown Saratoga.
Estate vineyard Annamaria's Vineyard sold separately to longtime employee Cesar Ramirez.
Santa Cruz Mountains:
- Chardonnay (multiple vintages)
- Pinot Noir (including Private Reserve)
- Rosé
- Merlot
Other regions:
- Santa Clara Valley: Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Santa Barbara County: Tempranillo
- Central Coast wines
- RSW Cuvée (Syrah, Grenache, Petit Sirah blend)
Gold Medal, SF Chronicle Wine Competition:
- 2013 Pinot Noir Private Reserve
- 2014 Pinot Noir Private Reserve
Three tiers with deliveries 3 times per year (2, 6, or 12 bottles). 20% savings on purchases, 30% within 30 days of releases.