Gloria Ferrer Marks 40 Years

 Gloria Ferrer, Founded by José Ferrer as a tribute to his wife Gloria, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Gloria Ferrer, the first sparkling wine estate in the Los Carneros AVA, helped establish California as a world-class region for traditional-method sparkling wine that reflects not only the style but region while continuing to shape the category’s future through innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

“Gloria’s vision for this estate continues to inspire everything we do today,” says Melanie Schafer, General Manager. “While we proudly celebrate our first 40 years, our focus is firmly on the future. We are committed to leading the next generation of California sparkling wine through certified organic farming, sustainable practices, thoughtful innovation, exceptional hospitality, and an unwavering sense of place.”

Following the recent certification of its estate vineyards as organic, Gloria Ferrer continues to invest in environmentally responsible viticulture, innovative winemaking, and immersive guest experiences that celebrate Sonoma Valley. From pushing the boundaries of sparkling wine to creating memorable experiences that connect guests to the estate, the winery remains committed to elevating California sparkling wine for generations to come.

“Celebrating forty years is a testament to the vision, discipline, and commitment that helped shape an entire category,” said Enore Ceola, CEO of Freixenet Mionetto USA and EVP of North America, Henkell Freixenet.

Anniversary Weekend
Gloria Ferrer invites sparkling wine enthusiasts to join its 40th Anniversary Weekend, taking place July 31–August 2. The three-day celebration begins with an exclusive retrospective wine dinner followed by a weekend festival featuring wine and culinary experiences, educational seminars, vineyard and winery tours, live entertainment, and opportunities for all to experience Gloria Ferrer.

Two special products will be sold only at the Gloria Ferrer Winery:

• Limited-Edition 40^th Anniversary Sparkling Wine
  Debuting this August, and inspired by the winery’s first reserve wine, Royal Cuvée, this special bottling reimagines the original blend by placing Chardonnay at the forefront. Sourced entirely from the estate’s Carneros vineyards and crafted using the traditional méthode champenoise, the anniversary cuvée offers layers of vanilla, toasted hazelnut, ripe pear, and vibrant mineral acidity SRP: $110.
• Gloria Ferrer and RIEDEL
  Gloria Ferrer partnered with RIEDEL to bring back the iconic “Gloria’s Glass,” also known as the “floupe,” a design originally created as a tribute to Gloria Ferrer’s personal glassware collection. The glass, manufactured by RIEDEL Austria is a handcrafted, mouth-blown piece based on Gloria Ferrer’s original design. Available starting August, the Gloria Ferrer × RIEDEL glass will be sold exclusively at the Gloria Ferrer winery.