The beginnings of Jazz Cellars go back several years ago when two neighbors and good friends discovered that they had similar passions for both fine wine and great music. During an annual trip to New Orleans to attend “Jazz Fest” (The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival) it finally hit them … it was time to move from talk to action and create a winery that would embody the spirit and improvisational nature of jazz in the production of fine wines.
Jazz Cellars is focused on producing rich and complex hand-crafted wines for those that enjoy great food, great company, great music and, of course, great wine. Our goal is to produce the best single varietal, single vineyard wines available, with a focus on Rhone-style wines, Zinfandel, and Pinot Noir. To date, our wines have won over 21 medals including a Double Gold medal from the SF Chronicle Wine Competition for our 2006 Eaglepoint Ranch Petite Sirah.
Stay tuned as Jazz Cellars expands and evolves. You can view an impromptu video that was filmed during our 2008 Petite Sirah sort / crush. Join our mailing list to be kept informed about Jazz Cellars news and events and be first in line to purchase our new releases. Or, better yet, join The Cellar Club and receive 3 - 4 shipments of our wines every year and get discounts on your Jazz Cellars wine purchases.
Founders & Proprietors: Joe Lazzara and Bob Smith
Winemakers: Kian Tavakoli, Chris Nelson, Jacqueline Yoakum
