Pahlmeyer Appoints Two Rising Star Winemakers

Kale Anderson Named Pahlmeyer Director of -Napa Valley

Bibiana González Rave Named Consulting Winemaker - Sonoma Coast

ST. HELENA, Calif. (July 30, 2012) – In a move that furthers the legacy of legendary winemaking at Pahlmeyer Winery, founder and owner Jayson Pahlmeyer has announced the appointment of two rising stars passionate about their specialties: Kale Anderson as director of winemaking for Pahlmeyer’s Napa Valley vineyard and operations, and Bibiana González Rave as consulting winemaker overseeing the winery’s Sonoma Coast vineyard and operations.

“I’m thrilled to bring in these young, cutting-edge winemakers, each perfectly suited to the and estate vineyard project they’ll oversee,” said Pahlmeyer. “Their talent and excitement have reignited the passion I had when I hired Randy Dunn, Helen Turley and Erin Green.”

With more than 10 years of winemaking experience working with luminaries such as Mark Aubert, Philippe Melka and David Abreu, Anderson will carry on the Pahlmeyer tradition of producing rich, powerful Napa Valley wines, including the winery’s flagship Bordeaux-style proprietary red blend. After earning a B.S. in Viticulture and Enology from U.C. Davis, Anderson served an internship at Colgin Cellars’ Pritchard Hill Estate and worked as assistant winemaker at Terra Valentine. He joined Cliff Lede Vineyards in 2005 where he was promoted from assistant winemaker to winemaker for Poetry and Cliff Lede wines.

“Following in the footsteps of such esteemed winemakers is an honor and a challenge I’m thrilled to take on,” said Anderson. “With Jayson's excitement and commitment, and the phenomenal team here, we’re primed to continue the winery’s incredible success. It's Pahlmeyer 6.0.”

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A native of Colombia and specialist in Burgundian varietals, González Rave’s love of compelled her to move to France to study viticulture before she had ever seen a vineyard. She earned a degree as a technician of Viticulture and Oenology in Angoulême, and in Oenology from the University of Bordeaux before spending several years chasing harvests in Burgundy and South Africa before settling in California. There she worked for wineries including Peay Vineyards, Au Bon Climat and Qupe. Most recently, she was winemaker with Lynmar Estate. She will oversee the production of Pahlmeyer’s Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and and the Wayfarer Vineyard in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA.

“The Wayfarer Vineyard is an extremely special site, presenting an opportunity to create something exceptional,” said Gonzalez Rave. “Focusing on each block here and in other best in class Sonoma Coast vineyards where we have long-standing grower relationships, our goal is to produce wines of extraordinary balance, complexity and beauty.”

Founded in 1986, Pahlmeyer is recognized for producing consistently opulent, archetypal California-style wines of exceptional quality. The portfolio includes Proprietary Red, Merlot, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. For more information, please visit: www.pahlmeyer.com.

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