My name is Stewart Johnson, and I'm in charge of pretty much everything at Kendric vineyards -- grape growing, winemaking, sales, deliveries, etc. I make pinot noir from my vineyard in Marin (off San Antonio Rd. near the Sonoma border) and syrah from my Mom's vineyard in Amador County. These are both vineyards that I planted.
Until 2010, I made the wine at Starry Night Winery in Novato. When...