Rick and Theresa Kaiser, both CPAs started Kaiser Family Winery in 2013. They first made wine in 2002. Over those initial 11 years of trial and error, they learned how to craft wines that focus on freshness, consistency, and purity.
Being in a region with a grape-growing history that stretches back to the 18th century, when Franciscans at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa produced some of California's first wines of distinction, planting wine grapes was a natural choice.
Sordo is unique: it is the only existing winery which can boast 8 different kinds of Barolo - the crus - whose vineyards are located in the areas of 5 different municipalities in the Barolo wine district.
Though its members worldwide come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, they share a proven mastery of the art, science, and history that informs a sommelier's work.
“We are a small, self funded, family owned winery started by two wine industry pros with a long held dream of having our own winery. We chose the Finger Lakes of New York because we feel strongly that this area has huge potential and we love the vibe and community of wineries that are super supportive of each other” Nova Cadamatre MW.
They currently supply wines from the Budureasca winery in the Dealu Mare region of Romania. Their portfolio includes indigenous varieties and a rare red blend, Noble 5, medal winner at the 2020 Sommeliers Choice Awards
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