Company News
Loredona Riesling Steals the Show at California State Fair
July 15, 2008 - DFV Wines is pleased to announce that its Loredona Riesling, vintage 2007, was awarded Best of Show White Wine at last week’s California State Fair Wine Competition. Best of Show is the highest honor any winery can receive; in the case of Loredona Riesling, the wine outperformed over 800 white wine entries.
Gnarly Head Wines Named 2007 Hot Brand
Marvin Shanken of M.Shanken Communications named Gnarly Head wines a Hot Brand for 2007, an honor reserved for only the high growth wine brands in the USA.
Find out more about Gnarly Head wines by visiting the Gnarly Head website.
DFV Wines named Wine Enthusiast Magazine's American Winery of the Year
Wine Enthusiast Magazine named DFV Wines American Winery of the Year, 2007, in their annual Wine Start Awards. Winners are selected by a panel of distinguished writers and editors for their outstanding contributions to the world of wine, with special attention given to achievements in the year 2007.
Press Release (PDF, 33K)
DFV Wines Imports Chateau Maris
Château Maris is located in the Languedoc region in the south of France, which is one of the oldest wine regions in the world. Château Maris is deeply committed to the principles of biodynamic farming -- composting, companion planting and using vegetable oil as biodiesel fuel are commonplace
"The quality of Château Maris wines, and the care with which they are farmed, supports the philosophy to which DFV Wines has always adhered." – Chris Indelicato
DFV Wines Revealed
"Using the name DFV Wines to encompass our growing portfolio of wines from superior appellations in California is a logical evolution in our family’s history. The imagery of the three hills in the logo evokes our vineyards, our family – three generations, and reflects our family's commitment to crafting and representing the highest quality wines produced in accordance with sustainable winegrowing principles." – Chris Indelicato