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Collin Cranor in the barrel room Youth Movement Family owned and operated - and not yet five years old! - boutique winery Nottingham Cellars wows the palate. By Brian Cook I PHOTOS COURTESY OF NOTTINGHAM CELLARS t's not easy to get noticed (much less garner critical acclaim) in California's vast, ultra-competitive wine industry. But one boutique winery, Nottingham Cellars, has done just that in less than five years, and with the youngest commercial winemaker in the Livermore Valley. Moreover, it's a family business, owned by Jeff and Diane Cranor since its start in the summer of 2009. But you won't find a vineyard at the Livermore location. Only the production and tasting are done at Nottingham - the grapes come from premier growers in the valley. A visit to the tasting room, where there's always a Cranor on hand, is akin to stopping by your neighbor's house. Though here you'll enjoy sam- "Premium fruit and premium barrels give Collin the right start toward producing fantastic wines," says Jeff. "My goal is to find the best grow sites and hone in on their distinctions," says Collin. "From there, I use different yeasts and fermentation regimens to create complexity within each component. Finally, the wines are aged in a variety of oak barrels. The end result is an abundance of options from which to blend and create distinctive wines." The name recognizes the valley's rich history - for a time in the early 19th century, Livermore was called Nottingham - but the winery's motto is firmly rooted in today: "Fine Living Requires Fine Wine." 2245-C South Vasco Road Livermore, CA 925.294.8647 nottinghamcellars.com ples of award-winning, handcrafted varietal reds and whites, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Chardonnay, and Viognier. Overseeing the winemaking: the Cranors' 27-year-old son, Collin, whose "mature palate," as Diane calls it, helps him create first-rate products. usairwaysmag.com FEBRUARY 2014 103 http://www.nottinghamcellars.com http://www.nottinghamcellars.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - February 2014

Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Diversions: Public Markets
Diversions: Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale
Diversions: The Philadelphia Mint
Connections
Style Spotlight: Cruise Control
Adventure: Skiing Salt Lake City
Adventure: Arizona Wet & Wild
Gear Up: Workout Tools
US Airways: History of African Americans in Aviation
Travel Feature: Eleuthera in the Bahamas
Great Tastes: Phoenix Dining
University of California at San Diego
Celebrate Black History Month: HBCUs
Best of Health: Desert Institute for Spine Care
Best of Health: Miami Beach Foot & Ankle Surgery
Visit Tri-Valley, California
Must Read: I'll Take You There by Greg Kot
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Giving: The Hope Takes Flight Campaign
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - February 2014