'In Catalan, the language of Barcelona and of the winery's owners, the word 'artesa' means 'handcrafted.' Codorniu, the venerable Spanish company that owns Artesa Vineyards & Winery in Sonoma's Carneros District, may be 450 years old, but their winery and tasting room looks like it could have been built two weeks from tomorrow. In fact, it is one of a very small and select group of wineries that places almost as much importance ' in creativity, style and craftsmanship ' on the building, grounds and art as they do on their internationally acclaimed and widely recognized wines. Think of the artistic side as an added and dynamic bonus.
So it is no surprise to anyone that a visit to this ultra-premium winery is a delight to both the palate and the eye. A delight to every sense, in fact. From the second you spot the winery's hilltop setting and climb the steps, stand at the edge of the reflecting pool, listen to the murmur of the fountains and look out across the vineyards that extend to the upper reaches of the San Francisco Bay, you know this is all very special.
