ANDERS-LANE ARTISAN WINES, LPANDERS-LANE ARTISAN WINES, LP
|
|
|
Office Location: Mailing Address:
Enjoy the wines of Anders-Lane Visit Taste at Oxbow wine tasting salon in downtown Napa. Learn more
Luxury wines at affordable prices
A collaboration between winemaker Philip Zorn and Brent Shortridge, Anders-Lane offers a collection of artisan luxury wines crafted from vineyards throughout California.
Waterstone Winery
Our Story In this time of multimillion-dollar vineyard estates and celebrity winemaking consultants, when it seems that financial backing has replaced skill as the key to success in enology, it is rare that a simple idea can give birth to wines that stand out for flavor and balance, rather than pedigree alone. A collaboration between veteran winemaker Philip Zorn and longtime wine executive Brent Shortridge, Waterstone Winery was formed in 2000 when the two men were introduced and discovered a shared interest in creating luxury wines at affordable prices. Bringing together their previously established relationships with Napa Valley growers and vintners, the pair set out to develop balanced wines of varietal character through intelligent sourcing. Preferring to focus on the wine itself rather than the accumulation of land and facilities, Zorn and Shortridge own no vineyards themselves, nor do they own the facility where their wines are made. Dedicated winemaking, strong relationships with top growers and long-term grape contracts are the keys to Waterstone's quality and success.
Winemaking Team Philip Zorn A respected winemaker with broad international experience, Philip Zorn brings a European perspective to the creation of Waterstone's Napa Valley wines. Born in the U.S. and raised in Germany, Zorn attended the nation's top school of enology and worked at noted producer Weingut Pieroth. After returning to the U.S. in 1984, he became winemaker at a number of top California wineries, including Sunny St. Helena, Gauer Estate, Paraiso Springs and Tria. Through this process Zorn gained a keen understanding of grape growing and winemaking in California and developed an intimate knowledge of the state's subregions, eventually settling in the Napa Valley and becoming a specialist in its particular viticultural properties.
Brent Shortridge Brent Shortridge has extensive hands-on experience in virtually every aspect of the wine industry, from the cellar to the boardroom. With a biochemistry background and medical school in his sights, Shortridge had no intention of entering the wine business until a summer job at Sonoma's Buena Vista Winery changed his life. After working with legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff, Shortridge knew that wine was his calling and stayed at Buena Vista, first as a chemist, then in exports and finance, eventually becoming the winery's vice president of marketing. After leaving Buena Vista, Shortridge immersed himself in the wine country community as marketing director for the Napa Valley Vintners Association. He has since worked with a number of industry associations, including Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP), and he currently chairs the international program at the Wine Institute.
Z-52 Wines Three vineyards, four Zinfandels and the pursuit of small lot, single- vineyard wines.
Z-52 BackgroundThree vineyards, four Zinfandels and one shared passion for the pursuit of small lot, single-vineyard wines are the driving force behind one of California's newest wineries, Z-52 . Seasoned winemaker Philip Zorn and veteran wine executive Brent Shortridge wear all the hats at Z-52, and their dedication to distinctive Zinfandels is evident at every turn.
The heart and soul of this boutique winery, named for the shared "Z" in both Zinfandel and Zorn, (the 52 references the 52 weeks in a vintage year, 52 rows in Agnes' Vineyard, and 52 cards in a full deck) is its commitment to producing high-end Zinfandels from some of the oldest vineyards in the Lodi and Amador County regions. Z-52 's minimalist approach to winemaking embraces the notion that terroir and its influence on grape character is essential to producing outstanding Zinfandel
Mandolin Wines Reflecting the viticultural bounty of California's Central Coast.
Mandolin currently produces Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with grapes sourced from Santa Lucia Highlands, Arroyo Seco and Hames Valley within Monterey County.
Ceviche
Ceviche wines, named after the refreshing seafood dish from South
America, have been crafted to compliment a variety of food dishes.
Click here for more information about Ceviche wines.
Estrada Creek
Sourced from appellations throughout California, Estrada Creek wines
are excellent introductory wines for those new to the world of wine.
Haywood Estate Wines
Anders-Lane is also the purveyor of Haywood Estate Wines, the
producer of elegant Sonoma Zinfandel wines.
ANDERS-LANE ARTISAN WINES, LP PO Box 6979, Napa, CA 94581 P: (707) 265-8523 F: (707) 265-8524 E-mail: info@anders-lane.com Web: www.anders-lane.com Founded: 1998 Bonded Premises: CA 6414 Personnel: Winemaker. & Prtnr., Philip Zorn (philip.zorn@anders-lane.com); Prtnr., Brent Shortridge (brent.shortridge@anders-lane.com); Dir. Sls. & Hosp., Bill Chambers (bill@tasteatoxbow.com) Annual Case Prod.: 50,000 - 499,999 Products: table wine Brands: Ceviche, Estrada Creek, Lotus, Mandolin, Waterstone, Z-52 Tasting Room: Yes E-Commerce: Yes Top Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay
Related PostsMESA VINEYARDS, LP |
