McCarter Cellars is a majority Black-owned winery established in 2022 by owner and winemaker Dennis McCarter in Sonoma County, California. They produce ultra-premium wines from locally grown grapes, emphasizing distinction, depth, and variety. Award-winning wines focus on inclusivity and bringing people together through Sonoma County's remarkable quality.

Sonoma County ultra-premium wines Pinot Noir Majority Black-owned Inclusivity in wine experience
Winery hero image Winemaker Dennis McCarter 2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir label 2023 Russian River Pinot Noir label 2024 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir label
2023 Russian River Valley Dry Gewurztraminer
2025 American Fine Wine Challenge Invitational - Double Gold (94 pts)
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2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir
2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Gold
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2022 Forchini Pinot Noir
2024 Press Democrat - North Coast Wine Challenge - Best of Class, Double Gold, 98 pts
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2023 Russian River Pinot Noir
2025 Harvest Terroir Challenge - Best of Class - Double Gold (98 pts)
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2024 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
2025 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Double Gold
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2024 Zinfandel
2025 Harvest Terroir Challenge - Best of Class - Gold (91pts)
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Recent 2025 award wins including Double Golds for Pinot Noirs and Gewurztraminer; new 2024 vintages released.