Our Director of Winemaking, Ryan, had the pleasure of welcoming Antonio Galloni to Sonoma for an in-depth tasting of our wines. Together, they explored a lineup spanning our estate vineyards, a visit that resulted in generous scores, thoughtful reviews, and inclusion in his January write-up. We’re honored by the attention and grateful for the opportunity to share the stories, sites, …
Forbes: Why Now Might Be The Perfect Time To Visit Napa And Sonoma Wineries
A visit to Three Sticks Wines feels more like stepping into someone’s home than a traditional tasting room. Located in downtown Sonoma, the tasting room is housed inside the historic Vallejo-Casteñada Adobe
International Wine Report: Top 100 USA Wines of 2025
The 2023 Three Sticks Gap’s Crown Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast shimmers with a deep ruby core and a vivid pink halo.
Recipe: St John’s Mince Pies
Our annual holiday treat from the kitchen of Prema Kerollis mother
Cristaldi & Co: Cristaldi’s Top 10 Sonoma County Wines
Our 2023 Cuvée Eva Marie Pinot Noir was included as #5 on the Top 10 Sonoma County Wines list in Cristaldi & Co.’s
Sommeliers Choice Awards: How Three Sticks Elevates Sonoma’s Most Iconic Vineyards
By being fully estate-grown, the winery safeguards quality, preserves heritage, and delivers Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays that speak with clarity, precision, and provenance
Wine Enthusiast: The Enthusiast 100: The Best Wines of 2025
Our 2023 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir also made The Enthusiast 100: Best Wines of 2025
Forbes: The Perfect Wines To Pair With Thanksgiving’s Rich, Seasonal Flavors
An absolute honor to be included in Dr. Liz Thach’s Forbes write-up featuring Thanksgiving pairing ideas.
The Three Sticks Wine Cart
We’re thrilled to debut our own Three Sticks wine cart in collaboration with local artist Sophia Lavrov. Inspired by the unique Adobe space
Wine Enthusiast: Best of Year Selections
We’re incredibly proud to share that our 2023 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir has earned a coveted spot among Wine Enthusiast’s Best of the Year.
FieldNotes by SingleThread
We are honored to be a creative partner for the inaugural FieldNotes by SingleThread, a full-day gathering that celebrates the richness of Sonoma County…
Enjoy Wines Now: 5 Somms Say So
We’re excited to share that one of our wines was reviewed by the 5 Somms, a new panel of certified sommeliers
USA Wine Ratings: Best of Quality & Pinot Noir
We are honored to share that our 2023 Price Family Estates Pinot Noir has been awarded Best Wine of the Year by Quality and Pinot Noir of the Year by USA Wine Ratings
Recipe: Casteñada Rosé Citrus Fizz
This summer, we’re welcoming spritz season with a brand-new twist
The Reel Sonoma County with Amy G
We loved collaborating with Sonoma County Winegrowers and Amy G as part of The Reel Sonoma County
Recipe: Honeynut Squash Soup
Kick-off 2025 with health, wellness, and a touch of indulgence. Chef Brooke’s cozy Honeynut Squash Soup
Recipe: Scottish Shortbread
This year, we’re sharing a recipe that’s truly dear to our family. We never have a Christmas—or any special occasion
Wine Enthusiast: The Top Age-Worthy Wines for 2024
Our 2022Gap’s Crown Vineyard Chardonnay was recently named #5 on the Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100
Reader’s Digest: The 25 Best Wineries in the United States
The remarkable adobe tasting room in downtown Sonoma (city, not county) is home
Recipe: Casteñada Rosé Citrus Splash
Casteñada Rosé Citrus Splash, in partnership with Sonoma Syrup Co., is the perfect summer refreshment
Forbes: Sonoma Valley’s Three Sticks Winery Sticks To Two Burgundy Varietals
We know there’s a lot of people out there that don’t like or won’t drink Chardonnay. There’s
Robb Report: The 9 Best Chardonnays to Drink Right Now, From Napa to Burgundy
We know there’s a lot of people out there that don’t like or won’t drink Chardonnay. There’s
Recipe: Spring Strawberry Crostini
The perfect seasonal bite from our new Food & Wine Pairing Chef – Chef Brooke of Brooke’s Table.
The North Bay Business Journal: 40 Under 40 Outstanding Leadership Award
We could not have asked for a more fulfilling end to Women’s History Month than to announce our very own inspirational leader
Recipe: Cantucci di Prato
This year, from the annals of Mrs. Claus, my mother, Caryl Chakerian, has selected a cookie that she says…
From Soil to Bottle; Our Farming Philosophy
Each vineyard remains a beacon of sustainable and mindful viticulture, dedicated to producing wines that exemplify the harmony between nature and craftsmanship.
Wine Enthusiast: The Enthusiast 100 | The Best Wines of 2023
Our 2021 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Chardonnay was recently named #6 on the Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100: Best Wines of 2023 list.
Harvest Wrap up from Ryan
As we move deeper into Fall, the winery is recovering from the frantic daily pace of harvest and quickly
Sonoma County Vintners: New Wine Business Leadership Award Recipient Announced
Three Sticks Co-Founder and General Manager, Prema Kerollis to Receive Inaugural Sonoma County Vintners & Wine Business Institute “Wine Business Leadership Award”
Recipe: Charred Eggplant Purée
Our partner, and Sonoma Plaza neighbor, Valley, loves brunch as much as we do. Enjoy their Fried eggs with
What is a Monopole Vineyard?
What is a Monopole Vineyard? Monopole is a word in French that means “a designated wine-growing region controlled entirely by one winery
What is a Heritage Vineyard?
What is a Heritage Vineyard? Over their history, Durell, Gap’s Crown, and Walala have established themselves among California’s greatest
Vineyards. Visionary. Distinction.
Earlier this year, we shared that some changes were beginning at Three Sticks related to our portfolio of wines. Well
Wine Enthusiast: The Best Coastal California Wines to Drink Right Now
Our 2020 Walala Pinot Noir has been given 93 points in the Wine Enthusiast article ‘The Best Coastal California Wines
Wine Spectator: California’s Best Chardonnay Vineyards
A Wine Spectator moment is always a core memory for us, and we’re extremely grateful for the prominent feature in
Wine Spectator: Patience Pays for Three Sticks Pinot Noirs
Anchored by Durell Vineyard, the Three Sticks lineup is coming on strong thanks to steady hands in the vineyard
Food & Wine: 15 Best Bottles of Chardonnay Worth Splurging On
Our 2019 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Chardonnay, from Sonoma Coast, is featured in Food & Wine “15 Best
TSW University: Pinot Blanc; a Pinot Noir Variation
One of our favorite employee programs at Three Sticks is what we call Three Sticks University, a monthly class
Forbes: Discussing The Pros/Cons Of Creating A 100% Estate Bottled Wine
At Destination Durell 2023, our Proprietor, Bill Price, engaged in a conversation with wine writer Liz Thach
Three Sticks Winemakers in France
We started this unique partnership with Tonnellerie Ô where we work with them to source wood from particular
Recipe: Fried Eggs with Charred Spring Onions and Romesco
Our partner, and Sonoma Plaza neighbor, Valley, loves brunch as much as we do. Enjoy their Fried eggs with
Recipe: Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
Our friends, and neighbors, The Sunflower Caffé, is one of our favorite local spots to indulged in good food,
Saignée Method
Our talented winemaking team takes our Casteñada Red Blend and uses the Saignée method, a technique that, when
The Mystique of Pinot Noir Clones
Pinot Noir was first mentioned in 1283 under the name Moreillon. It is one of the oldest cultivars that has
Vineyards. Visionary. Distinction.
Three Sticks has a love affair with pinot noir and chardonnay; it’s the heartbeat of our vineyards, cellar
Breaking News: Ryan Prichard – Now Director of Winemaking
Three Sticks Wines is pleased to announce that Ryan Prichard is now Director of Winemaking.
New Wine: Monarch Pinot Noir
Our 2021 Monarch Sonoma County Pinot Noir is one of the Spring Release wines we are most excited to share
Post Bottling Update
Running our business sustainably is highly valuable here at Three Sticks Wines. Mother Earth offers us amazing
Recipe: World Peace Cookies
This season is about tradition and the things that bring us comfort—those that intentionally do not change
Recipe: Pumpkin Panna Cotta
This fall, we have been lucky to add a new chef to our culinary partners. Chef Abri Chavira
Sustainability with Enologist, Cassidy Block
Growing up on the Central Coast, agriculture and winegrowing were very much
Wine Enthusiast: October Scores
We are pleased to be able to share, recent, wonderful reviews from Wine Enthusiast for two of our 2020
Recipe: Tamarind Babyback Ribs
This year’s Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir is lively and intense, with notes of blackberry compote and
Destination Durell 2022
This year’s Destination Durell – what a weekend! From Casteñada Rosé and live music to food, sunshine and
Jancis Robinson: Seeking the Soul of Gap’s Crown
A thorough assessment of the history, farming and wines produced on a famous Sonoma vineyard.
Wine Enthusiast: 7 Napa and Sonoma Producers Bringing Out the Best in Chardonnay
Our very own Ryan Prichard was featured in the April 2022 Issue of Wine Enthusiast talking about
Recipe: Seared Branzino with Piperade
El Dorado Kitchen serves award-winning cuisine crafted with local, seasonal ingredients from
A Cellar Update from Ryan
As we begin 2022 in the winery, one last task from the previous year remains – our final bottling of pinot noir
Vineyard Update from Rob Harris
Greetings from the vineyards! After a quiet, but thankfully wet end to 2021, the vineyards are alive with work in the
Recipe: Green Lentils
Located in the heart of historic downtown Healdsburg, Little Saint is a plant-based cafe, restaurant, and wine
Wine Spectator: Top 100 The Most Exciting Wines of 2021
Three Sticks Wines is honored to be named #28 in the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2021 List. “Powerful
Recipe: Swedish Ginger Thin Cookies
Very spicy, very dark, very thin, and very crisp – these are the words to describe pepparkakor, Sweden’s
19th Annual Rodeo Uncorked! Top Red Wine
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Toasts the Winners of the 19th Annual Rodeo Uncorked!® International
Recipe: Maple-Glazed Liberty Farms Duck with Roasted Butternut Squash, Toasted Pepitas & Violet Mustard
Our friend, Chef Dustin Valette, cooked the meal for our annual Storehouse Supper at the Adobe a few years
Recipe: Glen Ellen Star Wood-Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini, Almonds, and Sumac
Glen Ellen Star is a rising culinary establishment in Sonoma County that strives to provide a personable
Recipe: Glen Ellen Star Brick Chicken with Red Floriani Polenta, Overripe Strawberry Harissa, and Garden Sorrel
Glen Ellen Star is a rising culinary establishment in Sonoma County that strives to provide a personable
Wine Spectator’s California Chardonnay Tasting Report: Power & Finesse
Terroir-driven wines lead the charge to more refined and structured styles across the state
Recipe: Paella & Pinot Blanc With Chef Armando Garcia
Chef Armando Garcia of El Dorado Kitchen, located on the Sonoma Plaza (and next door to the Adobe!), invites
Travel Zoo: Unplug & Reconnect in Sonoma Valley
Enjoy a bottle of Three Sticks Wines while picnicking on the Sonoma Plaza. Randi Redmon, of Travel Zoo
Wine Enthusiast’s: Sonoma is ‘Expanding the Definition’ of Great Chardonnay
California Chardonnay is in a good place right now. It has burst forth from a long, controversial period
Wine Enthusiast: What Does ‘Dry Red Wine’ Mean?
Join Maria as she takes you through an educational journey of wine industry gurus talking to how they decipher
Sonoma Index Tribune: Black vintners getting broader support in making industry more diverse
In the Association of African American Vintners, the number of members who are not Black has been
The Spill: New board members and Valentine’s Day offerings
Our very own, Prema Behan, will continue on as President of the board of directors for the Sonoma Valley Vintners
The Spill: Wineries explore new ways to sell wine during the pandemic
Finding new and creative ways to keep our guests feeling warmed and welcomes in our Adobe home. See
Alluring Magazine: Uncovering the Roots of Napa and Sonoma’s Wine County
Three sticks have a down to earth to growing and winemaking, true respect of the past, and
The Spruce Eats: 6 Festive Ways to Connect Virtually During the Holidays
Three Sticks Wines sweeps you off your feet (or couch) deep into wine country with private virtual tastings
2021 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition
Our 2017 Durrell Vineyard Chardonnay took home the Top Region Wine award from the Rodeo Uncorked! Int
Coveteur: A California Getaway Itinerary
Plan your ultimate California getaway with this 16 day itinerary from Kristin Braswell’s article
Pledge to Sustainability, Inclusivity, and Our Community
At Three Sticks, we believe in the stewardship of land, vineyards, people, and history. Preserving
Three Sticks at the Region
Region, an innovative, regionally focused wine room in the Barlow, Sebastopol, has partnered with 23
Wine Spectator: Cascade Effect
Pinot Noir continues its expansion across the Golden State, with rising quality and increased production
Group Virtual Tastings with Three Sticks Wines!
Three Sticks Wines produces world-class pinot noir and chardonnay showcasing our
Destination Durell: Rocking 2020
Join us for the first-ever virtual Destination Durell concert, featuring Jackie Greene, The California Honeydrops
Sonoma Index Tribue: Winemaker’s Star Rising at Three Sticks
Ryan Prichard of Three Sticks Wines was named LuxeSF’s 2020 Rising Wine Star Winemaker of the
Three Sticks Goes Country!
After the success of our Three Sticks Together concert series, Bill got a call from his dear
Three Sticks Wines’ Ryan Prichard Named Winemaker of the Year
Three Sticks Wines is proud to announce that winemaker Ryan Prichard has been chosen as the 2020 Rising
2018: The Vintage of the Decade
It’s a common belief in the wine industry that Mother Nature rewards winemakers with good growing
Wine Advocate: Sonoma County 2018 Vintage
Bob has taught me many great lessons but the one that I’d have to say is the most valuable
Three Sticks Named in Top 50 Producers in Sonoma
On June 30, Wine Spectator announced the top 50 Sonoma Producers, and we were delighted to have
A Statement from Bill Price, Founder & Proprietor, Three Sticks Wines:
We have, as individuals and a company, once again been forced to confront the long-standing racial
Making Temaki Sushi Hand-Rolls With Chef Kyle Connaughton of Singlethread Farms
In 2020, we partnered with Chef Kyle Connaughton of Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant
Giving Back to Those in Need with Our 2018 Durell Vineyard Pinot Blanc
We’ve already committed $10,000 and are donating $10 to Sonoma Family Meal for every bottle we
Getting to know our Enologist, Emily Wiemer
Emily Wiemer has been at Three Sticks for just over a year now and has already made her mark
Getting to know our Assistant Winemaker, Carl Formaker
Carl joined Team Three Sticks in 2017, impressing the team with his enthusiasm, knowledge, passion
New year, new wine! Welcome, 2020
We hope you had a joyful and relaxing holiday season and an exciting start to the new decade!
Looking ahead
It may surprise you that this year was California’s third lightest fire season since 2000. To be completely
Wine Spectator’s Pinot Noir Issue
We can’t believe it! Three Sticks is featured on the cover of Wine Spectator’s Pinot Noir issue – available
The latest from Three Sticks
Led by Bob Cabral and Ryan Prichard, our production team spent a week bottling the first of our 2018
Bill on the 97pt 2017 Price Family Estates Pinot Noir
Every year, our Price Family Estates Pinot Noir is a fan-favorite. A blend of our best grapes from
Getting to know our Winemaker, Ryan Prichard
Ryan is beloved by his fellow Three Sticks teammates. While his love of dad jokes knows no bounds, we
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