Owner and winemaker Andrew Vingiello became enamored with a Pinot Noir he drank from the Santa Lucia Highlands several years ago. He began to research small Pinot Noir producers and found Loring Wine Company of interest because Brian Loring had entered the wine business from another profession. Andrew struck up a friendship with Brian and decided to live his dream. There were many others along the way who gave him advice, information and inspiration including Peter Cargasacchi, Adam Lee, Ed Kurtzman, and Kim, Audrey and Helen Loring.

The name is unusual. As he pondered a name for his new label, he was speaking with Peter Cargasacchi’s father, John Cargasacchi, about his last name before the 2003 harvest. He repeatedly said “Vingiello, you have WINE in your name! You must use it.” Coming from a true scholar, passionate farmer/rancher and Italian heritage… I could only abide by his spoken words. VIN represents the history and heritage of the Vingiello family name.

Seven Pinot Noirs are offered in the 2006 vintage: Garys', Rosella's, Clos Pepe, Keefer Ranch, Kanzler, and Turner. What a lineup of vineyard all-stars! The wines are sold through a mailing list and are distributed to fine retail wine stores. The wines are produced in an urban winery in San Francisco. 415-218-7161.