About Kalin Cellars
Kalin Cellars is microbiologist Terry Leighton's famously contrarian winery, releasing its wines only after a decade or more of aging, decades behind industry norms and beloved for it.
Catalog note: Kalin is based in Novato in Marin County, not Sonoma, though it long sourced Sonoma fruit; verify status and location before seeking a visit.
Terry Leighton's contrarian cellar, releasing wines only after a decade of age; Marin-based.
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A decade before release,Kalin famously holds wines ten-plus years before selling, a one-of-a-kind policy.
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Not actually in Sonoma,the cellar is in Novato, Marin County, though Sonoma fruit features; verify before visiting.
"Terry Leighton's contrarian cellar, releasing wines only after a decade of age; Marin-based."
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Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Kalin Cellars, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Marin County producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.
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Appointment at the microbiologist-founder late-release Sonoma County boutique, Kalin Cellars Sémillon and Cuvée DD Chardonnay.
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