Iron Horse

The Californian winery "Iron Horse Vineyards" is located in Sebastopol in the west of the AVA area in (North-Coast region) near the Pacific Ocean. It was founded in 1976 by Audrey and Barry Sterling. The name (Iron Horse) is derived from the former only railway station in this area. While excavating the ground for the winery, a weather vane was found, which (instead of the usual rooster) is decorated with a horse. This is the origin of the logo shown on the label. In 1978, Forrest Tancer joined as a partner (then retired in 2005). At that time the vineyards covered 44 hectares. The first Chardonnay was produced in 1978 and the first Pinot Noir in 1979. From 1980 onwards, the company also began to produce sparkling wines. Today the company is managed by the children of the retired founding couple. Daughter Joy Sterling is responsible for sales, marketing and public relations, son Laurence G. Sterling is Director of Operations.

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