05/11/2026
Definitely a crowd favorite last year, from Calistoga, CA is back!
Loire-inspired wines made under the California sun, owner/winemaker Taylor Berkley Boydstun traveled all corners of the world studying winemaking before starting T. Berkley Wines, his brand that is focused solely on Cab Franc and Chenin Blanc.
From Taylor: “I launched T. Berkley Wines in 2016 with the longer vision of a treatise in Cabernet Franc, a grape that both inspired my winemaking journey and that I feel does not receive the attention that it deserves for all of its undeniable potential. I’ve spent years visiting the Loire Valley and tasting the spectrum of wines made there, and access to a selection of terroir-driven grapes has been integral to my process.”
“For me, the question of how the grapes are grown is fundamental. I got my start in the vineyard at Felton Road in New Zealand, attracted by biodynamic farming practices that reverberated in their final wines, and I have since understood that the role of the winemaker that of shepherd – guiding, correcting, and shaping their raw material. In California in particular, too often grape-growing is separated from the wine-making, but the best wines the world over are dependent on cohesion between these two essential halves. Working with small, independent grape growers who implement sustainable and organic practices in the vineyard is fundamental to my winemaking philosophy, and I’m honored to work with a variety of old vine, sustainable sources from Mendocino, Sonoma, and Napa.”
There are only a handful of VIP tickets left - grab yours before they’re gone! CabFranc-A-Palooza takes place Sunday, May 31st at the beautiful Purple Orchid Resort & Spa in Livermore, CA. Tickets available at Cabfrancapalooza.com
