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American Winery of the Year:
DFV Wines (Delicato Family Vineyards) |
| DFV Wines is a family-owned winery committed to its 80-plus years in the California wine industry. Three generations of the Indelicato family have overseen vineyard operations and winemaking and have produced a portfolio of wine brands from their various properties. Originally a top-quality supplier of grapes and bulk wine, in the 1990s Delicato moved into bottled varieties; they currently offer nine different brands. The family has earned a reputation for maintaining the highest standards in farming, dedicated to environmentally sensitive winegrowing practices and economically sustainable business practices. Individual wines that have recently gained recognition include Gnarly Head Zinfandel, Clay Station Viognier, Irony Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, 337 Cabernet Sauvignon and Delicato Shiraz. DFV Wines answers consumer demand for great tasting, mindfully grown, intelligently vinified wines for every occasion. |
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