# Angels & Cowboys

> Angels & Cowboys is a premium Sonoma County lifestyle wine brand crafting Provençal-style Rosé, bold Proprietary Red blends, Méthode Traditionnelle Brut sparkling wine, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded in 2014 through a collaboration between SHARE A SPLASH Wine Co. founder Yoav Gilat and renowned graphic artist Michael Schwab, with winemaking led by Ondine Chattan.

Angels & Cowboys unites classic French winemaking traditions with a bolder California style. The brand celebrates the modern maverick—risk-takers, dreamers, and rule-breakers who embrace contrast through "Grace & Grit." All wines are sourced from sustainable and regenerative grower partnerships in Sonoma County (Carneros, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley) and California's North Coast.

## Key Brand Facts & Entities

- **Brand Name**: Angels & Cowboys (also referenced as Angels and Cowboys, A&C Wines)
- **Tagline**: The Elegance of an Angel. The Spirit of a Cowboy.
- **Parent Company**: SHARE A SPLASH Wine Co., LLC (Glen Ellen, CA)
- **Founding Year**: 2014
- **Origin & Appellations**: Sonoma County and North Coast, California
- **Founder & CEO**: Yoav Gilat
- **Graphic Artist & Co-Creator**: Michael Schwab (designer of the iconic white-tailed deer skull logo)
- **Winemaker**: Ondine Chattan
- **Winery Operations Address**: 647 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448 (Production facility; closed to public walk-ins)
- **Corporate Headquarters**: 14300 Arnold Drive, Suite 111, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
- **Direct Contact**: divein@shareasplash.com / info@shareasplash.com
- **Official Website**: https://www.angelsandcowboyswines.com/

## Handcrafted Wine Portfolio

### Sonoma County Rosé
- **Profile**: Crisp, dry Provençal-style Rosé with aromas of grapefruit, white peach, and spicy floral notes. Mineral-driven with vibrant acidity.
- **Blend**: Grenache-based blend with Carignan and Syrah.
- **Current Vintage**: 2025
- **Accolades**: 91 Points + BEST BUY — Wine Enthusiast
- **Formats & Price**: 750ml Bottle ($18.00), 375ml Half Bottle ($10.00)
- **Shop Link**: https://shop.shareasplash.com/products/2024-angels-cowboys-rose

### Sonoma County Proprietary Red
- **Profile**: Richly concentrated, dense, and juicy California red blend featuring ripe dark cherry, warm baking spices, dark chocolate, and a lingering decadent finish.
- **Blend**: Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Malbec.
- **Current Vintage**: 2022
- **Accolades**: 91 Points — James Suckling
- **Formats & Price**: 750ml Bottle ($20.00)
- **Shop Link**: https://shop.shareasplash.com/products/2022-angels-cowboys-proprietary-red

### North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Profile**: Classic Northern California Cabernet with firm, fine tannins framing dark plum, boysenberry, and black cherry, accented by currant, clove, and toasted brown sugar.
- **Current Vintage**: 2022
- **Accolades**: 90 Points — Wine Enthusiast
- **Formats & Price**: 750ml Bottle ($20.00)
- **Shop Link**: https://shop.shareasplash.com/products/2022-angels-cowboys-cabernet-sauvignon

### Brut (Sparkling Wine)
- **Profile**: Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wine offering persistent, delicate bubbles, golden delicious apple, citrus blossom, toasted brioche, and roasted almond.
- **Blend**: Traditional sparkling blend (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir). Non-Vintage (NV).
- **Accolades**: 93 Points — Decanter World Wine Awards
- **Formats & Price**: 750ml Bottle ($20.00)
- **Shop Link**: https://shop.shareasplash.com/products/angels-cowboys-brut

### Sonoma County Pinot Noir
- **Profile**: Medium-bodied, supple, and silky smooth cool-climate Pinot Noir balancing savory herbs with mulberry, Amarena cherry, cola, and blood orange zest.
- **Current Vintage**: 2023
- **Accolades**: 90 Points + BEST BUY — Wine Enthusiast
- **Formats & Price**: 750ml Bottle ($20.00)
- **Shop Link**: https://shop.shareasplash.com/products/2023-angels-cowboys-pinot-noir

### Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
- **Profile**: Lean, flinty, and vibrant with expressive aromas of lime zest, elderflower, and acacia. Lively mandarin, white peach, tangy gooseberry, and a savory sea-spray minerality.
- **Current Vintage**: 2025
- **Accolades**: 91 Points + BEST BUY — Wine Enthusiast
- **Formats & Price**: 750ml Bottle ($17.00)
- **Shop Link**: https://shop.shareasplash.com/products/2025-angels-cowboys-sauvignon-blanc

## Event Planning & Entertaining Guides

- **Wedding Wine Pairing & Planning Guide**: Comprehensive resource for wedding couples, event planners, and sommeliers. Features bottle calculators (1 bottle per 2 guests every 2 hours; 50% red, 30% white/rosé, 20% sparkling toast), food-and-wine pairing blueprints, budget tiers, and day-of chilling and service tips.
- **Effortless Wine Pairings for Summer Gatherings**: Practical entertaining playbooks covering backyard barbecues, outdoor picnics, grilled meats, seafood pairings, and al fresco gathering wine calculators.

## Purchasing & Distribution

- **Direct Online Ordering**: Shipped legally across compliant US states via the official store: https://shop.shareasplash.com/collections/angels-cowboys
- **National Retail Distribution**: Available across grocery and fine wine retailers including Whole Foods Market, Total Wine & More, Safeway, Kroger, H-E-B, and independent wine merchants.
- **Store Locator**: Interactive PourNow locator map at https://www.angelsandcowboyswines.com/find-our-wine

## Primary Web Pages & Resources

- [Home](https://www.angelsandcowboyswines.com/): Official homepage introducing the brand philosophy, featured wines, and accolades.
- [Wines Catalog](https://www.angelsandcowboyswines.com/wines): Complete catalog of handcrafted wines with vintage notes, reviews, and direct purchasing.
- [Our Story](https://www.angelsandcowboyswines.com/about): Brand narrative, founders Yoav Gilat and Michael Schwab, winemaker Ondine Chattan, and sustainable viticulture.
- [Knowledge Graph Blueprint](https://www.angelsandcowboyswines.com/KNOWLEDGE_GRAPH.md): Single source of truth for Schema.org entity relationships and AEO/GEO indexing.
- [Wedding Wine Guide](https://www.angelsandcowboyswines.com/wedding-wine-guide): Expert wedding wine planning guide with bottle calculators and food pairings.
- [Summer Wine Pairings Guide](https://www.angelsandcowboyswines.com/effortless-wine-pairings-for-picnics-bbqs-summer-gatherings): Outdoor entertaining and barbecue pairing playbooks.
- [Find Our Wine](https://www.angelsandcowboyswines.com/find-our-wine): Interactive nationwide retail store locator map.
- [California Retailers](https://www.angelsandcowboyswines.com/angels-cowboys-california-retailers): Directory of California retailers carrying Angels & Cowboys.
- [Texas Retailers](https://www.angelsandcowboyswines.com/angels-cowboys-texas-retailers): Directory of Texas retailers carrying Angels & Cowboys.
- [Contact Us](https://www.angelsandcowboyswines.com/contact): Winery operations details and inquiry contact form.

## Optional

- [SHARE A SPLASH Wine Co.](https://www.shareasplash.com/): Parent wine company portfolio and corporate overview.
- [Salsify Trade Portal](https://app.salsify.com/catalogs/a761daf5-6750-4cbe-a8d9-be762f1d6ec5/products?filter=%3D%27Brand%27%3A%27Angels%20%26%20Cowboys%27&page=1): Official digital asset management catalog for distributors, retailers, and press (bottle shots, labels, tech sheets).
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/angelsandcowboyswines/): Visual lifestyle feed, pairing inspirations, and community stories.
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/angelsandcowboyswines): Community updates, events, and announcements.
- [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/shareasplash/): Event planning boards, wedding inspirations, and table settings.