Crushpad and Canihan Family Cellars Top 3,000 Wines at San Francisco International Wine Competition

Crushpad and Canihan Family Cellars Top 3,000 Wines at San Francisco International Wine Competition

Canihan 2004 Estate Syrah takes home 'Best of Show' from prestigious competition

SAN FRANCISCO, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Crushpad, the urban winery that is democratizing wine making, today announced that one of its first commercial customers, Canihan Family Cellars, has been awarded Best Red Wine in Show and Double Gold Medal at the prestigious San Francisco International Wine Competition.

Bill Canihan's 2004 Estate Syrah was judged best in class by forty-seven distinguished wine industry professionals who rigorously tasted, scored and ranked nearly 3,000 red wines at the three-day competition. Perhaps most remarkable, the Estate Syrah was Canihan Family's first commercial release, with just 170 cases produced.

Canihan Family Cellars' winemaker Alexandra Romanini worked with Crushpad to allow the wine to show its "terroir." It was then brought to market using Crushpad Commerce - the wine industry's first "brand incubator." Crushpad Commerce provides an integrated service for logistics, regulatory and sales & marketing support - everything needed to launch a new world-class wine brand.

"2004 was Crushpad's and Canihan's first year in the wine business, and that year we both learned a lot together. In such a competitive industry, I'm excited for the growth and success of both of us," said Bill Canihan.

About Crushpad:

Crushpad is a San Francisco-based custom winemaking facility whose over 2,500 clients include wine enthusiasts, professional winemakers, wine bars, retailers and restaurateurs. Crushpad specializes in small-lot, luxury wine production from California's most notable vineyards. The company was founded in 2004 by wine industry veterans and technology industry refugees determined to liberate winemaking from its traditional stereotypes of impossible wealth, expansive chateaus and golden retrievers. For more information about Crushpad call 415-864-4232 or visit http://www.crushpadwine.com/.

   Contact   Patrick Hurley   patrick@crushpadwine.com   415-864-4232    About Canihan Family Cellars  

Bill Canihan is a second-generation native San Franciscan, and started in the wine business by personally consuming a lot of wine. The Canihan Family vineyards are located in Sonoma, farmed using organic & biodynamic practices, and also include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Viognier. Canihan Family Cellar's total production is expected to exceed 1,500 cases this year and focuses on local restaurants.

For more information about Canihan Family Cellars, call (415) 929-8190 or visit http://www.canihanwines.com/.

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CONTACT: Patrick Hurley of Crushpad, +1-415-864-4232,
patrick@crushpadwine.com; or Canihan Family Cellars, +1-415-929-8190

Web site: http://www.crushpadwine.com/
http://www.canihanwines.com/

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