Dashe Cellars
The Vineyard
Since the founding of Dashe Cellars, Michael and Anne Dashe have established relationships with some of the finest small growers in the Dry Creek, Alexander Valley and Mendocino County appellations. Focused on crafting wines with a distinctive sense of place, the Dashes look for meticulously cared for vineyards with appropriate combinations of older vines, steep hillside locations and vigor-reducing growing conditions. After carefully selecting each vineyard, Michael and Anne ensure quality by working with growers to limit yields and reduce the use of chemicals. All harvesting decisions are made by the Dashes.
The Winemaker
Michael and Anne Dashe
In 1996, the husband and wife winemaking team of Michael and Anne Dashe founded Dashe Cellars. Focused on crafting exceptional single vineyard wines, Dashe Cellars blends Anne's classic French winemaking training with the experience Michael has gained at such noted American wineries as Ridge Vineyards, Far Niente and Schramsberg Wine Cellars. Together, the Dashe's strive to create authentic, vineyard-focused wines that capture the charm and personality of top, independent vineyards throughout Sonoma County and beyond. Anne and Michael were introduced in 1994, and quickly fell in love. Sharing a wealth of personal and professional interests, the couple spoke early in their relationship about the exciting prospect of founding a winery together. With complementary degrees in enology from the University of Bordeaux, and the University of California at Davis, they knew that their combined backgrounds could result in something special. In 1996, Michael and Anne were married. That same year, they founded Dashe Cellars together. For the wine label, they chose a playful image featuring a monkey riding on the back of a fish, a metaphor for two unique creatures traveling together on a journey.
Stats + Links
Location : California, USA
Vineyards : Dry Creek, Alexander Valley and Mendocino County appellations
Winemakers : Michael and Anne Dashe
Tasting Room : Yes
Website : Dashe Cellars
What They Say!
Wine&Spirits Magazine 93 Points
"2007 Todd Brothers Ranch Zinfandel - Year’s Best Zinfandel!"
- Devon Magee
