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The Weibels relocated their bottling facility in April 1996 to Woodbridge, California. Today, Weibel Vineyards is under the direction of Fred E. Weibel Jr., president and owner. Working along with him is his cousin Gary Habluetzel and his daughter Elise Weibel, and they are learning to carry on the traditions of hard work and excellence established many years ago by Rudolf Weibel.
California enjoys a long history and proven reputation as an admirable source of sparkling wines. Agoston Haraszthy, who established Buena Vista Winery in the mid 1850s, first attempted to make traditional method sparkling wine in California in the 1870s. Shortly thereafter Korbel followed, and with great success. Today domestic producers such as Schramsberg, Iron Horse and J. Wine Co remain at the forefront of the market.
Since the 1970s the state has consistently attracted the attention and investment of large and respected European and French-based firms who are responsible for Domaine Chandon, Mumm-Napa Valley, Roederer Estate and Domaine Carneros (Taittinger), to name a few. Anderson Valley and Carneros remain standout regions for top quality Pinot noir and Chardonnay for these.