Ryan Zepaltas is a 30-year-old skateboarder who is making tasty Pinots in Sonoma, according to a story in the Contra Costa Times.
He bought his first fruit in 2004. It was Syrah, from Gary Franscioni and his famed Rosella’s Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Zepaltas says he was scared to ask him. Franscioni was wondering why he hadn’t asked sooner. With the prized grapes, Zepaltas made 40 cases of viscous and velvety chocolate-covered Syrah. He didn’t intend to release it. It just sort of happened.
After all, wine is just art that gets you buzzed, right? Check it out for yourself at Zepaltaswinse.com.
[Link: Contra Costa Times]
