![]() ![]() ![]() The vineyard is known for producing high-quality wine with non-interventionist methods (read: using the grape in its untouched, natural form), often times of lesser-known varieties. “It was incredible to see how they produce world class wines with a simple production process and an old-school approach, and it taught me how to do a lot with a little.”Īt Scribe, simplicity is key. Winemaking is farming-based, but it’s super creative and culturally rich,” says the grower, husband (to singer-songwriter, Lia Ices) and father. “In one sense, it seemed like an adventure, but it was still familiar. While studying at Cal Poly’s Department of Agriculture, Andrew’s interest in viticulture was piqued, inspiring a post-graduation journey of experiential education through the vineyards of Europe. With three generations of farming legacy before them, winemaking was a departure from the family walnut and almonds growing empire, but was hardly foreign territory. And it’s crazy now, to see green grass starting to grow - like a rejuvenation and a refreshing of the landscape.”įor Andrew and Adam, the landscape has always been integral to their passion for wine and day-to-day lives. At Scribe, proceeds from their sold-out Nouveau Pinot Noir went to local non-profit La Luz Center, contributing TK to the organization’s fire relief fund. In the months since, countless fundraisers and events have heightened fire awareness and delivered relief to the thousands of families and businesses impacted in the blazes. There’s still love in the air, even now,” he explains. “It has been interesting to see how the wine industry has banded together, since it has historically been a competitive industry. Sonoma felt really desolate.”īut every cloud begets a silver lining, and despite the destruction, Andrew says the support from across the country, overseas and within the wine community itself has been illuminating. It was extremely traumatic for the community - watching so much get destroyed, as well as the dangerous air quality for days after the fires. ![]() “Even just sitting here in my office, looking up the hill, is a reminder. “It feels pretty fresh, driving around town and seeing the scorched hillsides,” he explains. Though Scribe was fortunate to retain all of its vines and structures, Andrew says 180 acres of wild land on their property is now ashen, and the sense of tragedy surrounding them is still palpable. ![]() California firefighters fought side-by-side with locals and volunteers against fickle and fast-moving winds that propelled the flames across the rolling hills of the county quickly and mercilessly. Still, without known cause and entirely without warning, October’s Northern California wildfires began with a fury that burned over 245,000 acres, destroyed nearly 9,000 structures and killed more than 40 people. Months after destructive wildfires swept through Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma Counties, we caught up with Andrew to learn how Scribe and the community are moving forward, the constants that remain and the ever-evolving landscape of viticulture. Whether partnering up with of-the-moment chefs to throw intimate dinner parties or drawing a new generation of wine-drinking creatives, techies, influencers and innovators up the palm-lined drive to their enchanted hacienda and tasting room set amongst 250 acres of rolling Sonoma hills and vineyards, the Scribe brothers aren’t just making wine - they’re making moves. In their 10ish years of business, Andrew and his younger brother, Adam have become the darlings of the winemaking world, just as much for their straightforward process and focus on California terroir as for their knack for hospitality. Meet Andrew Mariani, one-half of the fraternal duo behind Scribe Winery. ![]()
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