YORBA - Key Persons

Ken Bernards has spent years honing his skills with his own label, Ancien. He has devoted most of his career to Pinot Noir, often considered the most difficult wine to make, gaining both regional and international acclaim. Ken is flexible and adaptive, easily recognizing the subtle needs of a wine-in-progess. He's thoughtful and questioning, never accepting that what worked last vintage is the ‘recipe' and ever aware that each year has its own attributes. His uncompromising commitment brings out the best that Shake Ridge has to offer in the elegant, balanced Yorba wines.

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• Well Respected Wine Writer

Mike Dunne, a well respected wine writer, (ayearinwine.com) spent an afternoon with Ann at Shake Ridge Vineyard this fall. Read this great article to see what he has to say about Shake Ridge and Yorba Wines.

The Sierras' Rhone Warriors: These intrepid producers are making reputations for themselves and their region, one of California's most diverse. By Virginie Boone, Mar 5, 2012.