Obsidian Wine Co.

Obsidian Wine Co., located in the Mayacamas Mountains of Sonoma, stems from the Molnar family’s immigration from Hungary in 1956. The family began farming in Napa Valley and, over two decades ago, established a vineyard on an abandoned walnut orchard at an elevation of half a mile. They discovered they were on volcanic terrain made of solid black obsidian glass. Obsidian, founded in 2002 by Michael Terrien, Peter Molnar, and Arpad Molnar, benefits from its high-altitude location in Sonoma County.

With the expertise of Alex Beloz, who has been their winemaker for over a decade, the winery skillfully combines his experience and background (including an education in Engineering) with a profound knowledge of their vineyards and coopering. The company ages its California Cabernet Sauvignon in Hungarian oak barrels. These barrels come from Kádár, Hungary, with whom they have a nearly thirty-year relationship. The barrels are made from Tokaj oak. This region in Hungary has a winemaking history that spans 1,000 years.

Today, the extreme climate, high elevation, and volcanic soil contribute to a unique Cabernet Sauvignon that stands out in the region. The estate’s winemaking philosophy focuses on exploring new frontiers in California wine.