Winemakers and Their Best Bottles
NAMES Richard Bruno and Chris Condos
BY DAY Bruno is head winemaker for Don Sebastiani & Sons (top bottle: spicy 2003 Smoking Loon Syrah, $9). Condos is a winemaker for Kathryn Kennedy Winery (top bottle: aromatic, plummy 2003 Lateral, $36).
BY NIGHT Co-owners of Vinum Cellars (vinumcellars.com). Top bottle: robust 2004 Pets Petite Sirah ($14).
NAME Ondine Chattan
BY DAY Associate winemaker for Geyser Peak Winery. Top bottle: bright 2005 California Sauvignon Blanc ($12).
BY NIGHT Co-proprietor of Atelier (atelierwinery.com). Top bottle: velvety 2003 Alexander Valley Syrah ($30).
NAME Michael Peters
BY DAY Assistant winemaker for Quivira Vineyards. Top bottle: fruity 2003 Steelhead Red ($18).
BY NIGHT Winemaker for Kasuari (kasuariwine.com). Top bottle: savory 2002 Sonoma County Syrah ($36).
NAME Jeff Ritchey
BY DAY Consultant for San Saba Vineyards. Top bottle: lively 2004 Bocage Unoaked Chardonnay ($11).
BY NIGHT Winemaker for Sensorium (sensoriumwines.com) and Blue Cellars (bluecellars.com). Top bottle: focused 2003 Sensorium Cabernet Sauvignon ($45).
NAME Miro Tcholakov
BY DAY Winemaker for Trentadue. Top bottle: robust 2002 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel ($18).
BY NIGHT Owner of Miro Cellars (mirocellars.com). Top bottle: intense 2004 Petite Sirah ($30).