Comments on: Arns Winery

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:16:06 +0000

Bob – nice last name 🙂 I haven’t seen any recent red wines from Arns as they tend to hold back vintages before release. They are still producing; I saw grapes being harvested at Fontanella Family Winery, where Arns produces their wines these days.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:15:40 +0000

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By: Bob Thompson

Bob Thompson — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:48:25 +0000

Sad to learn that Sandi and John will not be producing future vintages, but fortunately I continue enjoy the several vintages I have in my cellar. Several vintages were outstanding, but I believe the 2018 ( which is still available to purchase) is the best. I recently opened a 2004 and it was very good and still full of flavor.

By: Mark Stickney

Mark Stickney — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:34:20 +0000

In reply to Dave.

Hi Dave,
Didn’t think people really read these post.
I never had the opportunity to visit the winery, but have been a fan of their wins for sometime.
Perhaps I’ll have the pleasure to meet the Arns’ at this year’s wine classic at Loyola Marymount.
I didn’t see their wines on the bid list at this years Manhattan Beach charity auction, but I’ll keep my eyes peeled for them next year. Love to get my hands on another 03.
Enjoy!

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:55:39 +0000

Hi Mark – I’ve been wondering for a while if production has stopped as there have been no recent vintages listed on their site for quite some time, and all the emails I receive are for older vintages. End of an era unfortunately. I’ve driven in to see their old property a couple of times, the gate is usually closed but since the fire and the significant Abreu work and replants, the property looks much different now. Glad to hear the 03 Cab showed well 21 years post vintage. Their wines were certainly built to age 🙂

By: Mark Stickney

Mark Stickney — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:53:51 +0000

I really enjoyed the John and Sandy bio, but sad to hear they are no longer producing wonderful wines. As I write I am enjoying a 2003 Arns cab that is still very much alive and delightful. Almost wish I had not popped it now that I know I’ll never have another chance to savior, but I sure am loving it now.