We had a wonderful Private Virtual Wine Tasting with Roger and Donna Beery at J. Cage Cellars, known for their award winning Pinot Noir. This is a fun and informative way to learn about the different J. Cage wines from the comfort of your home. Talking to Roger and Donna is special because they are the winemakers and encourage any question you might have about the wines, winemaking, wine country and winery life.
Two Generations - One Passion - Following the Wine-Stained Dream. A boutique micro-winery featuring Hand-Crafted wines from Sonoma, CA The Beery Family
Their story:
A Calling
For some, winemaking is a legacy. For Roger & Donna Beery and our children, it is a calling. We are a family from Austin, Texas and Colorado who were drawn to northern Sonoma County for different reasons. Our son, Conch, studied winemaking and settled here after traveling the world to learn his craft. Our daughter, Whitney, came to California to build a career in wine hospitality. Donna and I followed what we call our Wine-Stained Dream: a passion for Pinot Noir that turned us into wine writers, and then, eventually, winemakers. Each of us came to California seeking something different, but we shared a mutual respect for honesty and integrity in winemaking. We decided to combine our training and talents to craft our own J. Cage wines. We are the Beery family. Two Generations…One Passion. We craft authentic, compelling wines. Roger, Donna, Conch and Whitney
A Craft
At J. Cage Cellars, we create handcrafted wines in small lots. Our philosophy is traditional and non-interventionist. Winemaking begins in the vineyard and our winegrower partners are some of the most respected in Sonoma County. We believe that great vineyards are like great voices. We seek out the sites that deserve to sing solo, and we practice balance and restraint in the cellar to allow our unique vineyards to be heard. We build lasting relationships with winegrowers so that we can continue to listen to each vineyard as it matures over time. Conch, our young winemaker, has over ten wine harvests under his belt, honing his craft at such notable California and international wineries as Hunnicutt, Kim Crawford, Gundlach Bundschu and Kosta Browne. Together with consulting winemaker Adam Lee of Siduri, we have developed the celebrated J. Cage style that is sought by wine enthusiasts across the country.
Sustainability is a part of who we are. Our vinetenders partners are stewards of the land. We employ eco-friendly winery practices. And our packaging is humble, for the sake of the planet. We use lightweight eco-glass bottles to reduce our carbon footprint. We refrain from using foil closures as we do not wish to support dirty tin-mining operations. Our recyclable corks are harvested from sustainable Portuguese forests and are fully traceable back to their forest of origin.
A Family Legacy
Who was J. Cage?
J. Cage w/ Roger’s Dad circa 1940
J. Frank Cage was a craftsman, a builder and an avid outdoorsman who hunted and fished throughout the Texas Hill Country. He designed and built Austin’s historic Lamar Boulevard Bridge, noted for its Art Deco-style open-spandrel architecture and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. He was Roger’s great grandfather.
It might seem unlikely that a family from Austin named “Beery” would go into winemaking in northern California. But it was meant to be. Since we launched J. Cage Cellars, we have been reunited with members of the extended Cage family. We are inspired by J. Frank Cage’s commitment to craftsmanship and we are indebted to the legacy he left to us.
Vineyards
A tribute to place
Hallberg Vineyard
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
El Coro Vineyard
PETALUMA GAP
van der Kamp Vineyard
SONOMA MOUNTAIN
Tzabaco Rancho Vineyard
DRY CREEK VALLEY
La Cruz Vineyard
SONOMA COAST
Private Virtual Wine Tasting – Reserve Your Experience
Join Proprietors Roger and Donna Beery for an Private Virtual Tasting of J. Cage Cellars Award Winning Pinot Noir and other Wines Wine Tasting in the Comfort of Your Home!
Donna & Roger Beery
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J. CAGE WINES ARE AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM OUR SONOMA WINERY
Personalized Virtual Online Wine Tastings are Fun and Interactive. All questions are welcome from details about the wines and winemaking to wine country and winery life?
Private Virtual Wine Tastings are perfect for connecting with friends and family, parties, team building, virtual happy hours, client appreciation and wine education.
Choose from the tasting sets below or Create your Own from our our full Selection of Wines
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Membership
Join the Family ~ Share the Wine-Stained Dream®
J. Cage Cellars is our family’s Wine-Stained Dream, handcrafting compelling and authentic wines. We are so much more than a club. Wine-stained Dreamers are a community of wine lovers who will not settle for the mundane and every day wine selections.
By joining you will have priority access to all our small lot wines. Because our production is limited…membership is limited as well. We’re excited for you to join the family and share the Wine-Stained Dream!
Wine Day Dreamer
6 Bottle Shipments – Twice a year April & November
Customize your club shipment
Complimentary personal seated tastings
Reserved allocation of all Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs
Reserved allocation “Wine Club Only” Wines
Receive a 15% discount on club shipments and additional purchases
$1 ground shipping with all orders of 6 bottles or more
Detailed winemaker and tasting notes along with personally selected and easy to prepare food pairing ideas
Personal assistance planning your special trip to Sonoma and Napa Valley
Member discounts at local Healdsburg hotels
Shipment Price Estimate – $200-$250
Your Club Shipments will continue until you cancel your membership
Wine-Stained Dreamer
12 Bottle Shipments – Twice a year April & November
Customize your club shipment
Complimentary personal seated tastings
Reserved allocation of all Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs
Reserved allocation “Wine Club Only” Wines
Receive a 20% discount on club shipments and additional purchases
$1 ground shipping with all orders of 6 bottles or more
Detailed winemaker and tasting notes along with personally selected and easy to prepare food pairing ideas
Personal assistance planning your special trip to Sonoma and Napa Valley
Member discounts at local Healdsburg hotels
Shipment Price Estimate $400-$500
Your Club Shipments will continue until you cancel your membership
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