Pangloss Cellars makes small-batch wines from growers throughout Sonoma Valley, chosen for thoughtful farming and site-specific quality, with the same minimal-intervention approach as its sister label Repris. The winery's name, a nod to Voltaire's eternal optimist, reflects a philosophy that good farming and honest winemaking will always reveal the best in the land. Small-batch production allows for hands-on attention to each block and vintage. The wines are sold only direct from the winery, a Sonoma Valley small producer worth discovering.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County: a hearty, structured Cabernet; one of the lounge's signatures.
Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel: from the historic high-elevation Moon Mountain vineyard; bold, brambly and spicy.
Syrah, Sonoma County: a dark, savory Syrah made in an Old World, minimalist style.
Chardonnay, Sonoma County: a balanced, food-friendly white from heritage Sonoma vineyards.
The current Pangloss releases also include a Rosé, a Brut Rosé, a Sparkling Chenin Blanc, the Appreciation blend, Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir, Rossi Ranch Grenache, and Malbec and Petit Verdot from the Moon Mountain District.
The home of the Pangloss Cellars tasting lounge sits on the Sonoma Plaza in a carefully-restored 1902 architectural showpiece, 4,000 square feet of historic stonework brought back to life as the public face of three sister wineries: Pangloss, Repris, and Texture. The wines themselves are made at Repris on Moon Mountain and barrel-aged in natural rock caves there; the Plaza lounge is purely the hospitality end. Winemaker Erich Bradley produces small-batch Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grenache, and Sauvignon Blanc sourced from heritage vineyards across Sonoma, with Repris providing Bordeaux and Rhône varietals from the Moon Mountain estate. Tasting experiences are 90-minute seated flights (reservations at 10am, 12:30pm, 2:15pm, 4:00pm). Small-plate food pairings available as add-ons. Private 90-minute Heritage Tasting $85 per person.
