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A soft, steady Carneros breeze often greets guests as they drive up the olive tree-lined entry road of Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards. It was this breeze, along with the familiar Mediterranean climate and gently sloping hillside that first drew the Ferrer family to the Sonoma, California land.

Relying on their Spanish roots and more than 100 years of winemaking experience, the Ferrers planted three-quarters of the Carneros estate exclusively to Pinot Noir. Now more than 25 years later, Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine is defined by this commitment to Pinot Noir.

When Gary Eberle founded Eberle Winery 34 years ago with the premiere of his 1979 Cabernet Sauvignon, he introduced the world to more than a distinctive label; he introduced it to Paso Robles, California.

Today, Eberle Winery has reached a case production of 30,000. The Eberle name, which means "wild boar" in German, has earned a reputation as one of the highest award-winning wineries in the United States. In 2011, Eberle was named Winery of the Year by the International Sommelier Challenge. In 2012, Eberle ranked high with the Wine Spectator, earning 93 points for its 2010 Steinbeck Vineyard Syrah. Nearly four decades of wine awards are on display in the Eberle tasting room. Once visitors taste the wines, they understand why Eberle has been called the "Godfather of the Paso Robles wine appellation."