Winery Story
Senses
Three childhood friends are building on the vineyards their parents and friends planted to create world-class Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays that capture the cool-climate finesse of the West Sonoma Coast.
West Sonoma Coast Born & Bred
Senses Wines was started in 2011 by three childhood friends, Christopher Strieter, Max Thieriot, and Myles Lawrence-Briggs, all born in 1988. They grew up together in the sticks of the west Sonoma coast, around the town of Occidental. “We spent our childhood adventuring in Occidental and doing all things outdoors,” Christopher told me. “That includes...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Sonoma County, West Sonoma Coast
Address: P.O. Box 171, Occidental, CA 95465
Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only
Major Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Vineyard Size: 20.5
Own Winery: No
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 2011
Owner: Christopher Strieter, Max Thieriot, and Miles Lawrence-Briggs
Winemaker: Thomas Rivers-Brown
Website: https://www.senseswines.com/
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Published: May 2025