I am looking forward to the new release of La Crema’s NINE Barrel Pinot Noir. It hasn’t been announced yet, but I am going to be sure to get on their mailing list and join the wine club. Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse is a fellow graduate of UC Davis, where I studied Environmental Design. One of the benefits of a Davis education is the world class Enology and Viticulture program there and Melissa’s wines are a perfect example of that.

Each year the team at La Crema select 9 barrels that exhibit the finest characteristics for their limited Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its distinct packaging, with the red 9 jumping off the label will guarantee that the wine you are purchasing is the finest of quality from La Crema.

If you are in the area, be sure to stop in at the new tasting room La Crema has opened in Healdsburg, Ca. In the heart of Sonoma County Wine Country, this new facility is constructed from recycled materials such as aluminum cans, sustainable wood products and a wide variety of ‘green’ products. Even the floors are made from recycled cork.

The tasting room is located at 235 Healdsburg Avenue and hosts complimentary tastings daily.