Ondine Chattan
USA
Seriously skilled Ondine wants to prove that wine can be an affordable luxury
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One of the top winemaking talents in Sonoma, Ondine Chattan worked for famous US wineries, including Ridge Vineyards and Cline Cellars. She also spent decades overseeing the iconic Geyser Peak winery.
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Geyser Peak was the long-time winemaking home of Naked legend Daryl Groom – and it’s where Ondine and him met. That was a decade ago, and they’ve been great mates ever since.
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Ondine is awestruck by the wine community Angels have built – and she wants to help it grow. “I truly connect to people through the wines I make,” she said. “The stories of the growers, the vineyards, and the process behind the wine are as vital to me as grapes.”
- Dave has dedicated the last 30 years to crafting beautiful wines that push the boundaries, bringing that breezy Pacific freshness to old world favourites.
- As a trainee winemaker Dave was told 'It’s a Chardonnay/Merlot world out there' - if you thought this would faze Dave, you would be very wrong. He is now the proud creator of a series of top notch Syrahs, Sauvignon Blancs and Viogniers, complete with a clean sweep of dazzling awards.
- Dedicated to unearthing the best vineyards Washington has to offer, there isn't a grape in Dave's state that he has yet to leave untasted. After all, no one knows better than him that these vineyards are pure gold, and he's ready to start shouting about it with a little bit of help from his newly found Angels.
- Brace yourself for lavish, ripe wines from Willamette’s most treasured vineyards – made by the man who makes some of the country’s most expensive Pinot Noir!
- With Angels' help, Chris is uncovering the ultra-posh wines from this 100-point region's sub-appellations – including the Eola Hills, Rogue Valley, and Dundee Hills.
- He's a quiet, passionate guy that loves putting in 110% to make each vintage better than the last, but don't let the modesty fool you! You fund a world-class talent, and you're giving him the freedom to make Willamette shine.
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A winemaking veteran, Cristian leaves no stone unturned when it comes to his process. You’ll find him picking grapes, maintaining the vineyards, blending wine and everything in between.
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Involved with legendary projects such as Calyptra and Valle Secreto, he has the key to creating delicious wines by championing Chile’s unique appellations.
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Cristian fell in love with the Cachapoal Valley a while back: ‘What amazes me is the great diversity of terroir you can find along the valley. This has given me the opportunity to learn from each terroir and microclimate, making the experience winemaking very rich, challenging, and fun!’
Benjamin Meï
France
Provence's golden boy is back on home turf and continuing to make waves
50 Ratings
27 Followers
- Benjamin's been making wine for 20 years, and he's seen it all. It seems that wherever he lays his hat, whether that be in the wineries of the old world or new world, exceptionally high quality wines are guaranteed to follow. In other word's he's the kind of friend you want to have around...
- Despite achieving great success across the globe, Benjamin decided to take the ultimate risk in 2015, choosing to leave it all behind and return to his roots in France.
- Back in his natural habitat, Benjamin has continued to produce truly stellar wines. Despite working with a huge variety of different grapes across many different regions, his wines consistently carry an impecable freshness and minerality in true Burgundy style - you just can't beat it!
- Dino and Sophie are what can only be described as the ultimate Old World power couple - she’s French, he’s Italian and both have a passion for quality winemaking. Despite both coming from countries which established the most well loved and respected winemaking traditions in the world, they certainly aren’t afraid of a good shake up.
- Eco friendly winemaking had long been a point of fascination for the duo, so when they spotted a small vineyard on Mount Etna with stunning views of the Volcano, they knew it was time to make a run of things for themselves. They take a minimal intervention approach to the winery, allowing nature to take center stage and treat each old vine (with an average age of 50!) with kid gloves.
- With Etna's volcanic soil at their fingertips, Dino and Sophie have given old world Italian wines quite the revamp. If you’re looking to enjoy premium quality wines, as well as the knowledge that you’re supporting a small family business, look no further...
Antoine Gouffier
France
A winemaker from the Loire Valley with roots as deep as his vines
9 Ratings
13 Followers
- Antoine grew up in the heart of the Loire Valley surrounded by vineyards, so it's no surprise he grew up to be a winemaker.
- His old world Loire Valley roots were allowed to flourish whilst winemaking in the new world vineyards of Argentina and South Africa.
- With the influence and valuable second hand knowledge of winemakers from across the globe at his fingertips, Antoine was ready to take on a vineyard of his own upon his return to the Loire Valley
Núria Altés and Rafael de Haan
Spain
Angels threw Núria and Rafael a lifeline. Now they're repaying you with authentic wines from the Terra Alta region
2,333 Ratings
622 Followers
- Núria Altés comes from a long line of grape-growers. From playing in her grandfather’s vines as a child to bottling her first wine with her father’s grapes, Núria is proud of her winemaking roots. So in 2010 Núria and her partner Rafael set up a little winery in the Terra Alta region - called Herència Altés.
- What makes their wines so special, is the grapes come exclusively from her own family vineyards. And mostly from old vines that are between 40 and 90 years old, so you get a concentration of flavour like nowhere else.
- They’ve gone from strength to strength, picking up awards and Parker Points galore. That was until Covid-19 turned their world upside down. Luckily, 3,000 Angels stepped in and snapped a case of their premium wines. Angel support means they can plan their future harvests with confidence.
Oscar Aragon
Spain
A love of the land and passion for traditions led Oscar straight into the vineyard
976 Ratings
251 Followers
- In Northern Spain, just a few kilometres South West of Rioja, lies Ribera del Duero - a beautiful valley with a famously harsh climate that is known for its knockout reds and classy whites. It’s here where Oscar and his family call home.
- The area saw a boom in popularity in the 90’s which is precisely when the Aragon family opened the doors of ‘Cillar de Silos’ and they have been producing some lip-smackingly good tipples ever since. It’s a true family affair there with their father, Amelio (alongside a group of pickers with an average age of 75!), carefully hand harvesting the grapes each year.
- Oscar’s deep love of the land and passion for wine led him away from farming cereals and straight into the vineyards and you can look forward to some seriously elegant little numbers from this winery. It’s already picked up a number of impressive awards - including one for best winery in the region!
Jorge Caus-Pertegaz
Spain
Using his New World experience in Old World Mediterranean Spain
122,131 Ratings
16,258 Followers
- Jorge learnt the ropes in top Chilean and Californian wineries including Ravenswood. His dream is to make the best new world styles in old world Mediterranean Spain.
- Although he's head winemaker in a huge winery, his passion is getting into a small pet project of his own to show that Valencia can be just as great as Rioja.
- Jorge needs your help to fund oak barrels and all the tools which will help him make the ultimate Valencian wines for you.
