Our Journey
A Tribute To Sonoma
Growing up in Sonoma, we spent a lot of time exploring the local countryside: finding our way through neighboring vineyards owned by old friends and family. I remember the excitement of discovery and freedom while I thoroughly studied our small town and its outskirts. I remember old dusty roads that led to forgotten vineyards and properties… Gehricke is a tribute to one such road.
– August Sebastiani, Proprietor
August Sebastiani, Proprietor
A fourth-generation member of one of California’s oldest wine families, August Sebastiani is the president of 3 Badge Beverage Corporation in Sonoma, California, where he lives with his wife, Allison, and their four children. Thinking back on his childhood in Sonoma, August remembers the excitement of discovery and freedom as he studied his small town and its outskirts. He remembers dusty roads that led to forgotten vineyards and properties… the Gehricke brand is a tribute to one such road.
Alex Beloz, Winemaker
Our winemaker, Alex Beloz, was born and raised in the Chicago area and has been rooted in the world of Sonoma wine for two decades. After launching his career and growing into the role of winemaker, Alex traveled to France, New Zealand and Chile, where he consulted for various wineries. Today at Gehricke, Alex’s repertoire of varietals features Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah.