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{ new wine on the block } Message in the August Sebastiani, fourth-generation vintner at Gehricke Wines, with Winemaker Alex Beloz in Sonoma, CA. ENJOYING THE NEW PREMIUM FLAVORS OF GEHRICKE WINES by Chris Sawyer photos by Alexander Rubin Bottles AS A FOURTH-GENERATION VINTNER in Sonoma's iconic Sebastiani family, August Sebastiani has already done an admirable job of preserving his family's lofty reputa- tion. Since establishing 3 Badge Beverage Corporation in 2014, Sebastiani has created an expressive series of successful premium spirits brands and fun, playful wines that have, until now, featured ingredients primar- ily sourced outside of Sonoma County. 52 { THE SOMM JOURNAL } JUNE/JULY 2018