REGION: California

Angels & Cowboys is a collaboration between Yoav Gilat, the founder of Cannonball, and head winemaker Ondine Chattan. What began as a vision of a Zinfandel-based proprietary red wine from Sonoma County has expanded into Rose, traditional method sparkling Brut, and Brut Rose for all occasions.

Named after the trio of winemaking “ants” - Webster Marquez, Anthony Filiberti and David Low - who met while working at Williams-Selyem. Today, they farm many small plots of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah with a desire to make wine with minimal intervention.

An exciting new venture from the makers of Rhys Vineyards, Æris Wines focuses on Italian varieties such as Nebbiolo, Barbera, Nerello Mascarello, and notably the first planting of Carricante in the United States.