About

Ave Winery produces premium, single vineyard wines, primarily Pinot Noir from sites like Tondre Grapefield in Santa Lucia Highlands and La Encantada in Sta. Rita Hills. Founded by Bob Kugler with consultant winemaker Signe Zoller, they use French techniques including barrels from Troncais forest, designer French yeast, and hand-sorted grapes. They focus on high-end wines like Founders Reserve series and Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain.

Premium single vineyard Pinot Noir Founders Reserve series French winemaking techniques with Troncais barrels and designer yeast
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What They Make
2015 F.R. Pinot Noir Clone 777, Tondre Grapefield, Santa Lucia Highlands
Founders Reserve Pinot Noir
$89.00
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2015 F.R. Pinot Noir Clone 4, Tondre Grapefield, Santa Lucia Highlands
Founders Reserve Pinot Noir
$89.00
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2015 F.R. Pinot Noir Clone 4, La Encantada, Sta. Rita Hills
Founders Reserve Pinot Noir
$89.00
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2012 Pinot Noir Paso Robles
Pinot Noir
$65.00
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Founders Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain
Sourced from Howell Mountain AVA in Napa Valley, classical style
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Awards
Silver Medal, Santa Barbara County Wine Competition 2021 2021