Anaba Wines

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Anaba Wines was founded in 2006 by proprietor John Sweazey when a decades long dream came to fruition. Early inspiration and trips to France in the 1970s helped shape the vision, varietals and vibe for the vineyards and tasting room.

Anaba’s name originates from cool, upward-flowing anabatic winds that soar and swirl through its sustainably-farmed Carneros Estate vineyards. Gifts of nature, these unique air currents make the vineyard more temperate, slow down the ripening process, and allow the grapes to develop more robust flavors and distinctive varietal characteristics.

Anaba Wines became the first winery in Northern California to utilize wind power when it installed a 45-foot wind turbine to harness the anabatic winds. This wind turbine generates electricity for Anaba’s tasting room, wine storage, office operations and irrigation pumps for the two estate vineyards.

The Anaba tasting room is a charming, recently-renovated 100-year-old farmhouse that provides an intimate and unpretentious tasting experience in which to enjoy Anaba’s award-winning wines. Anaba’s limited edition, superior quality blends and single varietal wines include Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, Rhone-style blends and an excellent selection of dessert wines. Enjoy a simple picnic or a leisurely tasting on the spacious and peaceful patio overlooking Anaba’s fruitful grounds.

Renewable

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Sustainable

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Woman Led

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1st Gen

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Family

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Anaba Wines | Team

Founder and Proprietor

John Thomas Sweazey

John Thomas Sweazey, born and raised in Chicago, traveled west in the 1960s to attend Stanford University. During several college trips to the Napa Valley, John developed a passion and thirst for wine. After selling computer hardware at IBM for 3 y… view more

General Manager

John Michael Sweazey

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. In 2017, John's son, John Michael, found himself in a similar situation to that of his father, except he was selling software instead of hardware, and it was LinkedIn instead of IBM. In the same way his fa… view more

Winemaker

Katy Wilson

As Winemaker at Anaba, Katy Wilson crafts world-class Rhône and Burgundian-style wines that showcase the best of Sonoma County. Katy’s personal grower relationships with some of Sonoma’s most prestigious vineyards, coupled with her attention to deta… view more

Assistant Winemaker & Production Manager

Ian McClellan

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ian earned an audio production & engineering degree from a music school in St. Paul, Minnesota in 2005. From 2005 to 2011, Ian spent his time fixing sailboats and working in a recording studio until he decided t… view more