Sonoma, California
Our Story
Gondak Cellars strives to produce elegant wines that highlight the unique features of the vineyards involved. According to Will, it's all about the vineyard. "The potential quality of a wine is created in the vineyard. It is the winemaker's task to guide the expression of that quality and to shape the style of wine. Gondak Cellars might technically be a one-person show but there are too many influences, teachers, and experiences to list that all come into play. It's a “collective effort."
Will Gondak has been chasing the dream. Experiences making wine in Napa, Sonoma, Australia, New Zealand, France, Santa Cruz, and South Africa have broadened his view into what is possible. The wide array of hands-on experience accompanied by the study of winemaking and viticulture at both Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and Napa Valley College has yielded one curious wine nerd. Will has been calling Sonoma County home for since 2015 and is looking forward to his 16th harvest in 2023.
A full-time side hustle, Gondak Cellars was established in 2015. Will spends the majority of his work time helping make wines for several other brands while slowly building Gondak Cellars. Gondak Cellars will always remain a small brand, focused on high quality, small production wines.
The Wines
“Keep it like a Secret” Arneis
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Noir
“Collective Efforts” Syrah