Lynn Fung of Asiatatler Dining magazine recently interviewed the founder of Golden Gate Wine, Toby Marion. Golden Gate Wine is the distributor for Henry Estate in the Asian market. During the interview Toby was asked what his favorite American wineries were; Henry Estate was one of them. Here is a short synopsis of the article:
ATD: What are your favorite boutique or smaller producers that Golden Gate imports and why?
TM: Golden Gate Wine sells wine from California, Oregon and Washington State. Within these three states is a wide diversity of climates, soil types and selections of wines. Boutique is sometimes described as less than 10,000 cases per year, but can include up to about 30,000 cases per year. More than 90% of Golden Gate Wine's brands are family owned and operated, with distinct specialties. Some of my favorites are:
- Calera - pioneer and leader in Pinot Noir, Viognier and Chardonnay
- Cain - Spring Mountain (Napa) producer of French-style fine Bordeaux reds
- Foppiano - Sonoma County specialist in Petite Syrah, as well as Pinot and Sauvignon Blanc
- Merry Edwards - leading Pinot and Sauvignon Blanc maker, one of America's leading female wimemakers
- Elk Cove - one of the earliest wineries in Willamette Valley, Oregon, makers of fine Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris
- Henry Estate - Umpqua Valley Oregon maker of fine Pinot Noir. Inventor of the famous Scott Henry trellis system, now widely used in New Zealand
- Hedges - Red Mountain Washington maker of fine Bordeaux-style wines
- Seven Hills - Washington maker of fine reds and whites: Merlot, Cab, Viognier and Riesling
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