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Claudia Springs Winery was founded in 1989 by Bob and Claudia Klindt in the picturesque Anderson Valley of Mendocino County, California. The Anderson Valley, located less than 100 miles north of San Francisco, is one of the very best locations for producing fine, cool climate varietals such as Pinot Noir and the white Alsace varietals. The unique combination of warm sunny days and cool foggy nights allow the grapes to mature slowly, developing to their full potential.
Claudia Springs wines are made exclusively from Mendocino County vineyards with special emphasis on Anderson Valley grapes. We produce incredible estate Pinot Noirs and Pinot Gris from vines planted by Bob and Claudia. We also create award winning single vineyard designated and proprietary blended Zinfandels from premium vineyards in the Redwood Valley and Mendocino Ridge (1200 feet above the Pacific Ocean) along with a limited production of Viognier.
Our micro-winery’s annual production remains small at 2,000-2,500 cases. We prefer this level so we can continue to provide hands-on care of each lot of wine as we nurture it from vineyard to bottle. Every bit of the work, from crushing and pressing to bottling, is done by Bob and Claudia. Our hands-on approach allows us to maintain strict, personal quality control.
Our Story
In the spring of 1989, Claudia and Bob Klindt were traveling through the Anderson Valley during a weekend trip. At the time, Bob, who was employed as a social worker in Santa Clara County, had already demonstrated winemaking prowess with several prizewinning homemade wines. Somewhere near the rural community of Philo, surrounded by the hills of Anderson Valley's vineyards, conifers and oaks, they discovered a home and 20 acres for sale. The property was offered by Anderson Valley wine pioneer Milla Handley and included an assortment of winemaking equipment. The Klindts had dreamt of leaving the fast pace of city life, and it didn't take long for ideas to spring. By the fall of that year, the Klindts had sold their San Jose home, purchased Milla’s old property, and Claudia Springs Winery was born.
With winemaker Bob Klindt at the barrels, the winery produced 550 cases of Chardonnay in the first year. Bob coupled his own experience with extension classes in enology (winemaking) at U.C. Davis, and his Chardonnay evolved over ensuing vintages, culminating with a gold medal at the Mendocino County Fair Commercial Wine Competition. The winery began expanding into the Pinot Noir and Zinfandel varietals. These wines have garnered more than their share of gold and double gold medals in recent years. In 2001 and 2002 we had Zinfandels named to the Wine Enthusiast list of Top 100 Wines of the Year. Today, Claudia Springs wines are made exclusively from Mendocino County vineyards with special emphasis on Anderson Valley grapes.
In 1998, Bob and Claudia formed a partnership with extended family members to develop 13 acres of vineyards on the site. The initial planting consists of 8 acres of Pinot Noir and 2 acres of Pinot Gris. Expanding our operation to include our own vines allows us to further develop the unique palate and charm of Claudia Springs wine.
From those initial 550 cases, Claudia Springs has grown to an annual production of 2,500 cases, still well within the 10,000 case limit of a micro winery and just where we want to be! Every bit of the work, from crushing and pressing to bottling and marketing, is done by Bob and Claudia. Our hands-on approach allows us to maintain strict, personal quality control. This philosophy, steeped in sound winemaking techniques and friendly business principals, has allowed us to build a solid customer base ranging from individual wine lovers to some of the West's finest restaurants and retail outlets.
Claudia Springs was founded on hard work, dedication and friendship. We welcome you to our family of fine, handcrafted wines, and encourage you to stop by for a visit at our tasting room located in the "Deep End" of the Anderson Valley. You will be well taken care of by our tasting room staff who are knowledgeable about our wines, our story, our beautiful valley, and will make you feel at home. Please visit our online store to buy wine from the comfort of your home or our Wine Club page to receive Claudia Springs wines at amazing discounts. And don't miss signing up for our Blog to stay apprised of all Claudia Springs news!
We thank you for your support and interest, and invite you to enjoy and share in the product of our labor and love.
—Bob & Claudia Klindt
Key People
Bob and Claudia Klindt
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Special Offers for ZAP Members |
Tasting Discount: * By presenting your ZAP member card at the tasting room, your tasting fee will be waived.
Wine Purchase Discount at Winery:
10% on bottles
* By presenting your ZAP member card at the tasting room you will also receive a 10% discount on any wine purchased.
Offers ZAP Members Invitations
to Wine Club or Special Events
* Our wine club and winery events are always gladly open to anyone who can find us.
Offers ZAP Members Additional Specials
* Join our preference based email list and find out about upcoming specials, discounts, events, library releases and any other ongoing offers!
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1810 Hwy 128
Philo , CA 95466
Phone: 707.895.3926
info@claudiasprings.com
www.claudiasprings.com
ZAP Member Since: 1998
Winery Founded: 1989
Winery Location Region: Mendocino
Cases Produced: 2500+
Winery Open for Tasting: Yes
Winery Charges for Tasting: Yes; $3.00
* We offer a complimentary wine glass with every tasting. This fee is waved, however, for our club members and ZAP members who present their membership card.
Retail Sales at Winery: Yes
Offers Online Sales: Yes
* Check our website for availability and pricing information. We are always happy to accept orders by email at info@claudiasprings.com.
Has a Wine Club: Yes
* When we released our first wines in 1990 we gave our close friends a 20% discount on their purchases. These were the
people who supported and encouraged us in achieving our dream of operating a winery. Years later when we established a wine club we extended this 20% discount to the members, for it is these “friends” who allow us to continue our dream. Many of our production lots are very small.
When you are a “friend” of the winery you are assured an opportunity to purchase these rare wines first before they are offered to the public.
• Quarterly shipments of one bottle each of 3 new release wines delivered to your business or home address, at a total cost between $50 & $75 (plus shipping), which includes your discount off retail price. The cost of the shipment is billed automatically to your credit card.
• Members receive up to 20% off any phone or email orders and tasting room purchases of any of our wines.
• Members are assured the opportunity to taste and purchase all wines, including very limited production wines available only through the winery or tasting room.
• Tasting fee waived when members visit our tasting room.
Offers Winery Tours: By Appt. Only
Offers Vineyard Tours: By Appt. Only
Food Available at Winery: No
Has a Picnic Area: No
Offers a Meet the Winemaker Tour: By Appt. Only
Offers a Barrel Tasting: By Appt. Only
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