Experience is what makes a great winemaker. Chris Dearden, Winemaker and Proprietor of Dearden Vineyards and Sleeping Giant Wines in Napa Valley has that experience and a heck of a lot more. With a background in many areas of the wine business, Chris now lives the dream with his own vineyard and label. Dearden Vineyards can be found in the Napa Valley part of Carneros, renown for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Chris knows that, and that’s just why he is there.

You can hear Chris on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Tylose”

Learn more by visiting www.deardenwines.com

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