Dashe Cellars

Known for its exceptional single vineyard zinfandels, Dashe Cellars also produces excellent cabernet sauvignon and merlot. As head winemaker, Michael applies traditional techniques including small lot fermentation, the use of indigenous yeasts, and little or no fining or filtration. In addition, Dashe Cellars utilizes 12 distinct small family coopers, with an emphasis on older French oak for its barrel program. During blending, Michael and Anne work side-by-side, sharing their experience and insights to achieve Dashe Cellars’ sophisticated and engaging synthesis of French and American winemaking.

In early 2005, Dashe Cellars moved to its new winery location just off historic Jack London Square in downtown Oakland. There, Dashe Cellars shares a 16,000 square foot state-of-the-art winemaking facility with JC Cellars. With current production at roughly 8,500 cases, and no plans to grow beyond 10,000, Dashe Cellars remains committed to a hands-on, artisan’s approach to winemaking.

Says Michael, “When Anne and I founded Dashe Cellars our goal was to create something personal and intimate-something that reflects what we believe as individuals and winemakers. We don’t want to make the biggest, ripest wines. That’s not who we are. We strive to craft wines that are about complexity, balance and subtlety. Part of that means staying small so that we can shape every part of the process, while maintaining meaningful relationships with our growers and customers.”

In addition to the winery and tasting room in Oakland, Dashe Cellars shares a tasting room in the heart of zinfandel country, at the Family Wineries Tasting Room-Dry Creek, near the beautiful town of Healdsburg.

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