About
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
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What They Make
2023 Russian River Valley Dry Gewurztraminer
2025 American Fine Wine Challenge Invitational - Double Gold (94 pts)
2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir
2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Gold
2022 Forchini Pinot Noir
2024 Press Democrat - North Coast Wine Challenge - Best of Class, Double Gold, 98 pts
2023 Russian River Pinot Noir
2025 Harvest Terroir Challenge - Best of Class - Double Gold (98 pts)
2024 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
2025 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Double Gold
2024 Zinfandel
2025 Harvest Terroir Challenge - Best of Class - Gold (91pts)
Latest News
Recent 2025 award wins including Double Golds for Pinot Noirs and Gewurztraminer; new 2024 vintages released.