About
Cadre Wines crafts lively, energetic, mineral-driven cool climate white wines from California's Edna Valley and San Luis Obispo Coast, just five miles from the Pacific Ocean. Led by John Niven with over 25 years of experience and a family legacy starting in 1973, they specialize in aromatic whites like Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc, and Grüner Veltliner from diverse oceanic and volcanic soils. Their wines emphasize brightness, energy, and site transparency, earning high scores from Wine Enthusiast and praise from critics.
cool climate aromatic white wines
Albariño
Sauvignon Blanc
Grüner Veltliner
Edna Valley and SLO Coast vineyards
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What They Make
2024 Sea Queen Albariño
94 Points Wine Enthusiast 2024
2024 Stone Blossom Sauvignon Blanc
94 Points Wine Enthusiast 2024
2024 Band of Stones Grüner Veltliner
92 Points Wine Enthusiast 2024
2024 Beautiful Stranger
Albariño, Grüner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc blend; 94 Points Wine Enthusiast 2024
2023 Ode To Sea Albariño
95 cases produced
2024 Ode To The Few Sauvignon Blanc
95 cases produced
Awards
Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2022
2022
Silver Medal, Central Coast Wine Competition 2021
2021
Latest News
2024 releases including Sea Queen Albariño (94 pts), Stone Blossom Sauvignon Blanc (94 pts), Band of Stones Grüner Veltliner (92 pts), and Beautiful Stranger (94 pts); John Niven featured on Wine Enthusiast Podcast.