Winemaker, Winery Owner

Deux Amis Winery & Raymond Burr Vineyards

Phyllis has been making wine in Sonoma for over 25 years.  She began her winemaking career working at Dry Creek Vineyard in 1980. After 15 years of experience there she moved on as winemaker and general manager of another Dry Creek winery just down the road, Mazzocco Vineyards where she made awarding winning wines for several years.

In 1987 Phyllis and her partner, Jim Penpraze, started their own Dry Creek winery, Deux Amis, making award winning Zinfandels.  MDM has been representing Deux Amis wines for over 5 years.    During that time her wines have received high rankings from Wine Enthusiast, Wine Competitions, and last year her Sonoma County

At the of the 2006 grape harvest, Phyllis became the winemaker for Raymond Burr Vineyards. 

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