Charbay Distillery and Winery

Words can't describe the feeling you have as you drive up the winding road that leads up Spring Mountain. Amidst the fog there are tall trees and big rocks covered by moss and very few cars. As we pulled into the long drive that leads you to Charbay, the intercom answered with "come on in, if there is a white dog by your car when you park, just don't let him into it!" There was a little white dog (Snifter) and he did try to get into the car..... Charbay is owned by 12th Generation Master Distiller, Miles Karakasevic (try saying that 5 times!). His son, Marko is the 13th Generation of Master Distillers, pictured above pointing out a small version of the distillation process. We were so lucky to be in the middle of the tasting with Mark Raymond, Charbay's Retail Sales Manager, when Marko walked in. Mark had his hands full with Fran (Baldacci Family Vineyards), Manette (Cork distributor), Cathy (wine and spirits taste tester) and myself. We had all kinds of questions for him and Marko walked in just in time to tell us all about the amazing beginnings of Charbay..... It is an absolute must see and experience that I dare you partake in! How does one become a master distiller? Check out Charbay and they will be happy to share some of their secrets with you! From Tequila to Grappa to Apertif's to beautiful wine.... Charbay has it all!

www.charbay.com