3/4/24 - Kenny Likitprakong
3/4/24 - Kenny Likitprakong
From his humble beginnings with 2 barrels of Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, through his dedicated work in the Santa Cruz Mountains and beyond, with an unwavering committment to local communities, sustainable practices and organic agriculture, Kenny is truly an inspiration! Here is a collection of wines from the Camp, Banyan, Folk Machine and Ghostwriter labels.
For the full article on Kenny and his lifelong passion, click here!
Camp 2022 North Coast Chardonnay
A fresh and balanced Chardonnay, fermented in stainless steel, moved to oak for malolactic fermentation, and then aged in stainless steel. We love the profile here and though it's not a Chard for the oaky, buttery fans, it does have...
$22.99
Ghostwriter 2021 Santa Cruz County Cuvee Pinot Noir
When it was created as an AVA in 1981, the Santa Cruz Mountains was the first whose area was determined by altitude. There are no "valley floor" vineyards here. Many of the vineyard sites are extraordinarily steep, at or above...
$35.99
Folk Machine 2022 "Film & Camera" Redwood Valley Valdiguie
I first tried this wine at the bar at Gramercy Tavern sometime around 2016, which was coincidentally my first visit to the historic restaurant. I remember we were stocking the Folk Machine Pinot Noir at Chambers Street at the time,...
$28.99
Folk Machine 2022 Part & Labor California Red Wine
A lively, medium-bodied Rhone blend, featuring mostly Grenache with some old vines Carignan and a dash of Syrah. The Grenache is from sources in Suisun Valley, Mendocino, Arroyo Seco, and Chalone. The Carignan is from Lolonis (which Kenny believes may...
$22.99
Folk Machine 2022 Suisun Valley Charbono
Of the three heritage grapes from California (the other two being Zinfandel and Valdiguie), Charbono is perhaps the most rare. In the glass, it looks deep and rich, but it is not a big wine, in fact relatively low in...
$28.99
Camp 2022 North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
Kenny Likitprakong created Camp Wines to highlight the quality and value of Sonoma County wine and has recently spread out to include some organic fruit from Mendocino as well. Per Kenny's detailed notes on the Hobo Wine Co. website, the...
$21.99