Wine Enthusiast’s 2016 Wine Star Award Nominees
Each year, Wine Enthusiast honors the individuals and companies that made outstanding achievements over the past year in the wine and beverage world. Below are the nominees in 15 categories for the 2016 Wine Star Awards. The winners will be announced in the Wine Enthusiast’s special “Best of Year” issue, and they will be honored at a black-tie gala in Miami on Monday, January 30, 2017, for the first time in the event’s history at Nobu Eden Roc.
American Winery of the Year
California wine pioneer Jayson Pahlmeyer first planted grapevines at this property in Sonoma’s Fort Ross-Seaview AVA in 2002. Under the stewardship of his daughter, Cleo, the vineyard has taken advantage of the coastal region’s ideal conditions to produce top-notch Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. The Pahlmeyers’ commitment to the vineyard and the regional brand has put the wine and AVA on the global map.
