A MULTI- GENERATIONAL
JOURNEY

It all started with Ella. The birth of our daughter, Ella, in 2012 inspired us to create a label celebrating the special bond that exists between fathers and daughters. We’re fortunate that the other father in our family, our patriarch, Kurt Schoeneman, owns a prized place to grow grapes—Ferrington Vineyard—and has allowed us to source the majority of our fruit from this storied Anderson Valley vineyard.

We invite you to try our wines and join us
as we continue on this adventure.

“We’re not out to be the biggest, or even, well, big. The joy of this experiment is about constantly creating wines that surprise.”

–Guy Pacurar

“My father taught me what’s possible when you let the natural elements lead the way in growing grapes. We carry that tradition on.”

-SARAH SCHOENEMAN

Father’s + Daughters + Phil

Since the beginning of Fathers + Daughters Cellars, we have enjoyed a close relationship with artisan Anderson Valley winemaker, Phil Baxter. Phil is a second generation winemaker following in the footsteps of his father. With hands-on learning in California winemaking as well as time spent honing his craft in Burgandy, France, Phil brings a unique touch to the creation of Fathers+Daughters wines. Tasting his wines is the best way to get to know him but click through to learn more as well!

F+D GRAPEVINE

Fathers & Daughters Make Great Family Wine

So, what do you get when you combine spectacular terroir, generational winemaking knowledge, and a desire to make terrific wines? Fathers + Daughters Cellars, of course! So, the story goes like this: Kurt Schoeneman, the owner of Anderson Valley’s Ferrington Vineyard, had a daughter, Sarah.

Fathers & Daughters Cellars

We’ll be reviewing the wines themselves, talking a little about what makes this area tick, and then I’ll be providing some pairing suggestions to ensure you get the most out of these lovely wines.”

Fathers & Daughters Cellars – Finding the Perfect Vineyard Setting in Anderson Valley AVA

In 2012, his granddaughter, Ella, was born to daughter Sarah and her husband, Guy. They approached Schoeneman and asked if they could make a Pinot in Ella’s honor. Given the green light, they sought out Phil Baxter Jr., a winemaker with a reputation for making age-worthy Pinots and just like that, Fathers + Daughters Cellars was born.

A MULTI- GENERATIONAL JOURNEY