"What a bargain! Our tasting panel was betting on a much larger price tag, and we were thrilled to discover our folly! A dramatic nose of cherry-berry fruits and cinnamon comes spilling out of the glass, and the palate impression is laced with grip and fruit tannin. Single-vineyard Pinot of this quality for $21.00 is almost unheard of these days!"
The new Pessagno Winery stained glass window was designed by Steve's oldest son, Anthony Pessagno and made by his father, Aldo, and mother, Anita Pessagno. It was designed to fit in the Tasting Room above the second set of entrance doors. The whole process, from design to creation, took about one year. Click on thumbnails to view larger pictures.
Steve provides a tour of the winery during 2007 crush. For those of you who participated, hopefully you will enjoy this slideshow. Click on thumbnails to view larger pictures.
On June 4th, Pessagno Winery hosted the San Francisco to Los Angeles bicycle AIDS Ride Fundraiser as a rest stop for 2,340 cyclists. The weather cooperated with moderate temperatures and a light breeze at the riders' backs. Over 11 million dollars was raised for AIDS research, prevention, and treatment.
Wine Artisans of the Santa Lucia Highlands hosted the 1st annual consumer wine and food festival showcasing wines made completely from within the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation. Twenty-six of California's most prestigious wineries offered samples of the regions finest wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. World-renowned chef Cal Stamenov provided exquisite hors d'oeuvres to accompany the wines. Pessagno Winery introduced its two new flagship wines: 2005 Intrinity™ Chardonnay and 2005 Four Boys™ Pinot Noir. Both wines are limited to less than 150 cases.