SONOMA, Calif., Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anaba Wines today announced it will welcome
guests to its Vintners House, a new tasting destination in Sonoma's
Carneros region, beginning this weekend, October 19. Comfortably elegant, Anaba Vintners
House is a reflection of the founding Sweazey family's belief in
gracious and uncomplicated hospitality. The thoughtful space
includes a long communal table and bar for casual tastings, as well
as a light-filled room with cozy, intimate seating areas for
in-depth wine education.
"We've long desired to create a place for visitors to completely
relax and escape," said John
Sweazey, proprietor, Anaba
Wines. "This is an extension of our family home, and we want
everyone to feel that same warm, inviting atmosphere. We're now
able to offer a much richer tasting experience, and create lasting
memories for our guests."
Broad windows look out over the estate vineyards, drawing the
eye to the distant hills and Sonoma
Mountain, while private seating areas allow for leisurely
personalized wine exploration. With rich blues, soft grays and deep
browns, the color palette takes inspiration from nature – evoking
fog, water, earth and even the Anabatic winds that give the winery
its name.
"From the beautiful custom lights to the raw metal fireplace to
the richly-textured sofas, we were very intentional about every
design element. My parents even added artwork from their own home,"
shared John Michael Sweazey, second
generation proprietor. "We wanted the room to echo the beauty of
our natural agrarian surroundings and to be very personal."
Designed to harmonize with the rural setting, the Vintners House
hints at a bygone era, complementing the 120- year-old farmstead
that was Anaba's original tasting room and administrative offices.
The farmhouse remains part of Anaba's hospitality center. Beyond
the landscaped courtyard, bocce ball and paddle tennis provide
opportunities to engage in a bit of competition.
Collaborators on the project include Steve Martin Associates,
which provided a full-service design and construction services,
CadenceCo. for interior design and guest experience, as well as
MacNair Landscape Architecture, electrical engineer partner, Brokaw
Design and mechanical engineer, 1500 Inc.
In celebration of the Vintners House opening, a portion of all
tasting proceeds will benefit the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance
during the months of October and November. The Sweazeys are
longtime supporters of the organization, which creates long-term
relationships between caring adults and students in need of social
and emotional support.
"The long term and ongoing generosity of the Sweazey family has
allowed our organization to thrive and continue to serve the youth
in our valley," said Lee Morgan
Brown, executive director of the Sonoma Valley Mentoring
Alliance.
Anaba Vintners House is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 60 Bonneau Road,
Sonoma, in the heart of the Carneros region, just 30 minutes from
the Golden Gate bridge. Visitor experiences include the Classic
Flight, an introduction to Anaba
Wines; the Estate Flight, featuring six single-vineyard
selections; and the Vintners Reserve Flight, an educator-led
comparative tasting of Anaba Proprietors' favorite small-lot wine
selections, which were inspired by their travels throughout the
wine regions of the old world, in particular Burgundy and the
Rhône Valley. Reservations are encouraged, and required for
parties of six or more and for the Vintners Reserve experience.
Call 707.996.4188 or email inquiry@anabawines.com for
appointments.
About Anaba Wines
Named after the Anabatic winds which sweep over Sonoma's Carneros
region, Anaba Wines was founded in
2006 and is led by the father-and-son team of John Sweazey and John
Michael Sweazey. Together with winemakers Katy Wilson and Ross Cob, their vision is to
craft artistic Rhône-style blends and graceful Chardonnays and
Pinot Noirs. Anaba is committed to land and resource stewardship
and plans to utilize 100% renewable energy by 2020. Visit
AnabaWines.com to learn more, or follow along @AnabaWines on
Facebook and Twitter, and @Anaba_Wines on Instagram.
SOURCE Anaba Wines