"America's Top 25 Tasting Rooms", Wine Enthusiast Magazine May 2008

"Come for the great wines, stay for the incredible views! While Arrowood is often praised for their wonderful Chardonnays, Cabernets and late harvest Rieslings, the winery also boasts the world’s greatest veranda. This large New England-style deck overlooks well-tended organic vineyards and the oak-studded hills of the Sonoma Valley. It's the perfect place to sip and decompress. And, if you’re well behaved, they might even let you taste their hard-to-find Malbec or single-vineyard Syrahs”

Richard Arrowood - Winemaster
Richard Arrowood started his winemaking career in 1965 at Korbel Champagne Cellars, after earning a degree in organic chemistry at California State University, Sacramento and completing graduate work in enology at California State University, Fresno. From Korbel he moved on, first to United Vintners, then Sonoma Vineyards, and in 1974 was chosen by the founders of Chateau St. Jean Winery to become their first employee as Winemaster and, eventually, executive vice president. Chateau St. Jean wines quickly received critical acclaim and Richard gained a worldwide reputation for producing superb wines. In April 1990, after sixteen years with Chateau St. Jean, Richard once again moved on - to devote himself full-time to Arrowood Vineyards & Winery. It is here that Richard has been able to achieve his goal of producing wines of singular, exceptional quality - without compromise. His original plan was to produce reserve quality Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon only, however, Richard's drive and passion for making wine left him unable to resist working with unusual varietals and what he considers to be exceptional fruit. The Arrowood portfolio has expanded to include limited quantities of Merlot, Viognier, Pinot Blanc, Late Harvest wines, Malbec, Syrah, Gewürztraminer, rosé and a few special reserve wines.