Our Roots
Californian to the core, our spirit of adventure fuels everything we do at Skyside. We believe we should enjoy wine and live life to the fullest.
Expanding our horizons beyond Napa and Sonoma, where we started our adventures 40 years ago, we seek out special vineyard regions. This helps us to deliver the most memorable wine and ensure you can enjoy a glass or two along life’s journey.
The terroir of California — climate, soil and terrain — is a big part of what makes us so special.
California is generous, bountiful and intense, and we want to capture this essence in Skyside. The vast and varied landscape means there are many high-quality viticulture regions within the state of California. This provides our winemaker with a variety of flavors and textures to create rich, expressive and complex wines.
Californian wine regions
Our Winemaker
Anne Dempsey
A passion for wine runs in Anne’s family, beginning with her Tuscan grandfather who started his US wine business in the 1920s.
Since completing her Bachelor of Science in Viticulture and Enology at the University of California — Davis, Anne gained work experience in wineries around the world, but she’s always drawn back to her beloved California.
Today she is proud to be Skyside’s Winemaker, leading an expert team in discovering and exploring new vineyard sites. Her passion is to reveal the richness of California’s vineyards through wines that can be enjoyed on all occasions.
Skyside Chardonnay
North Coast 2018
“My inspiration for the beautiful 2018 Skyside Chardonnay was the region. From the cool climate vineyards along the coast all the way into the hills, I wanted to bring you a complex, layered and elegant Chardonnay.”
– Anne Dempsey
Tasting Notes:
Beautiful aromas of honeysuckle with bright citrus notes of Meyer lemon and mandarin orange followed by aromas of apricot and white peach, then subtle oak notes and an elegant acidity to lengthen the finish.
Skyside Chardonnay
North Coast 2017
“My inspiration for the beautiful 2017 Skyside Chardonnay was the region. From the cool climate vineyards along the coast all the way into the hills, I wanted to bring you a complex, layered and elegant Chardonnay.”
– Anne Dempsey
Tasting Notes:
A vibrant white with the aroma of stone fruits and honeysuckle, and the bright flavours of white nectarine and citrus, coupled with a subtle oakiness.
Skyside Cabernet Sauvignon
North Coast 2018
“For the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon I sourced the best vineyards across the north coast. I want to make sure that each glass showcases the beautiful fruit, the power, the finesse and the complexity that Cabernet Sauvignon delivers. ”
– Anne Dempsey
Tasting Notes:
Inviting aromas of plum and blueberry fruit followed by violets, tobacco, clove spices and mocha. The wine fills the palate, enhancing with flavors of chocolate and darker fruits. The bold tannins gracefully meet the vibrant acidity and extend into a lingering finish.
Skyside Cabernet Sauvignon
North Coast 2017
“For the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon I sourced the best vineyards across the north coast. I want to make sure that each glass showcases the beautiful fruit, the power, the finesse and the complexity that Cabernet Sauvignon delivers. ”
– Anne Dempsey
Tasting Notes:
A lively red with the aroma of violets, berries, spice, chocolate and coffee, and the rich flavour of chocolate and dark fruits.
Find Your Freedom
Win an adventurous Californian getaway.
At Skyside we believe that we could all do with a little more freedom in our lives, so we’re giving you the opportunity to do just that with an escape to explore California, our way.
For your chance to win all you have to do is post a photo of a place or a moment that means freedom to you. It could be anything – a remote cabin, a hammock in the garden, a rooftop bar, a beautiful beach sunset.
Simply post your photo on Instagram and use #skysidecontest and tag us at @skysidewines.
We will announce our winners on August 2, 2021.
