Also, he's one of the few winemakers in the valley who makes the labor-intensive Gewurtztraminer. A buck will entitle you to taste them all. Bud and Maurice Van Roekle own Van Roekle Winery and Maurice Carrie Winery. Mike Tingley is the winemaker for both wineries. Their sweeter wines appeal to the general public and their Syrah is appreciated by lovers of red wine.
Tastings are free and the gift shops are full of unique items.
Lastly, Vince and Audrey Cilurzo of Cilurzo Winery offer tastes of their wines for just a buck. The winery also has lots of charm. Vince is a lighting director in Hollywood, and won an Emmy years ago for his work on the set of Jeopardy. His wife, Audrey, is the sweet woman behind the cash register. The walls of the winery are covered with autographed pictures and letters from celebrities, astronauts, and former presidents, all of whom have had his wine.