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Downing Family Vineyards
Description
Established in 1998, Downing Family Vineyards produces small case lots of ultra-premium Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Petite Sirah. The labels represent things about which John and Tracy Downing are passionate—flying, fly fishing, sailing and cycling. Because of a shared fervor for flying, they decided to call their Zinfandel “Fly By Night.” The airplane on the label depicts a Beechcraft Staggerwing, an innovative marvel of style and grace. When they are not flying, the Downing’s spend time catch-and-release fly fishing. The Cabernet Sauvignon is packaged in an award-winning bottle encircled by a delicate line with a barbless fly at its end. The Shiraz label has a J/105 sailboat like the one John and Tracy race. The Petite Sirah label has a bicycle and when time permits you will find the Downing’s cycling with their son. John and Tracy believe that these wines provide an elegant way to relax and enjoy life.
Winemaker Randy Mason, who has his own award-winning label, brings years of taste and artistry to the Downing Family Vineyards wines. The wines are made at the Napa Wine Company. These wines were first released in 2001 with rave reviews.
