launched Blacksmith Cellars in 2003 with the release of his Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Matt threw himself into every aspect of the winemaking process, from tending the grapes to pressing, blending, and bottling.

The result is an elegant wine that elebrates the artistry, craftsmanship, and tradition of great independent inemaking. "I wanted my first wine to be a top-quality, uncompromising Cabernet," he says. "This wine is everything I hoped it would be!"

The newest vintage of this exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon is now ready for release, and a limited supply of last year's remarkable, age-worthy vintage is still available.

2003 Alexander Valley Cabernet
2004 Alexander Valley Adamantine - SOLD OUT
2004 Alexander Valley Syrah
2005 Monterey Chenin Blanc - SOLD OUT

Open House
Our next Open House is just about here. Come join us for a sampling of our latest vintages.

When: Sunday December 9, 3-7 pm.
Where: World Grounds Cafe, 308 Jackson St., Oakland CA, near Jack London Square)

Directions:
from 880 South: Take Oak St. exit, turn left, take Oak to 3rd., turn right.
from 880 North: Take Broadway St. exit, turn right. (5th St.) Turn right onto Broadway, and left onto 3rd St.
from Hwy 24: Take Jackson St. exit, turn right. Go to 3rd St. and turn right again.
from Alameda: take the Posey Tunnel, turn right on 7th and turn right again on Jackson to 3rd St.

See you there!

Recent Honors
We're delighted to announce that the Bay Area's East Bay Express recently named Blacksmith Cellars "Best Winery" in its annual round-up of the East Bay's finest.

Blacksmith Cellars' 2005 Monterey Chenin Blanc won a Silver medal in the 30th Annual Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition. This year 3,189 wines were judge by 92 professional winemakers and/or winery principals.

Past Honors
Blacksmith Cellars' 2004 Monterey Chenin Blanc won a 4 Star Gold Medal (the highest mark awarded) in the 2005 Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition.