Oct 11 - Forum Wine Featured
Forum Wine featured in JDQ Sundance Art Soul Book Promo Video
A-List Communications and Sponsors Conair, The Sky Lodge, The Wrap.com and Premiere.com team up with the Creative Coalition and celebrities to bring national attention to the arts in order to ensure they thrive and flourish in America.
Photos taken by Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer Brian Smith and world renowned celebrity photographer Tom Concordia.
Celebrities include Katie Holmes, Kristen Stewart, Amanda Peet, Dakota Fanning and others.
Sept 10 - Nichols Hills News
Johndrow Vineyards featured in Bringing Up Bobby article
When David and Maryann Johndrow talk about how they came to be in the movie business, they have a very clear and succinct take on the process. "It's about great relationships," David says.
In the Johndrows' case, excellent wine helps too.
Q&A with David Johndrow
The Business Times of Edmond, Oklahoma
"We are competing with people who have been in the wine business a lot longer. It's been a lot of fun."
Independent film to be shot in Oklahoma
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July 14, 2010 — NewsOK.com
David Johndrow interviewed about Bringing Up Bobby
First-time executive producers are Edmond native David Johndrow, 42, and his wife, Maryann Johndrow, of Johndrow Vineyards in Napa Valley. The couple join several executive producers. David Johndrow said the entire movie will be filmed throughout Oklahoma City and metro areas such as Edmond, Guthrie and Luther.
Read the article at NewsOK.com
Tulsa World also picked up this story.
March 13, 2010 — hollywoodtoday.net
Winemaker Johndrow Rolls Out the Red Wine Along with the Red Carpet for Awards Week
Visitors to Haven 360, HFM Media and A-List Communications’ Awards Week celebrity experience venue at the Andaz West Hollywood, got more than the usual gifts and entertainment. They also sampled fine wine—and took some home—courtesy of Johndrow Vineyards owner David Johndrow , who was on hand personally pursue his mission to help celebrity wine lovers “find your happy place.” And that place was the wine lounge at Haven 360.
Apr 28, 2010 — gtrnews.com
No sarcasm here: Oklahoma vintner becoming toast of Tinseltown
“This is our third trip to LA this year, and there’s more to come,” said David Johndrow, owner and founder of Johndrow Vineyards. “It’s exciting for a young company to be recognized on such a national level; we are becoming the go-to wine for Hollywood.”
Apr 14, 2010 — Mood.newsok.com
Wine 101 - Beginners start here
Drinking wine is an art that is perfected with time. It requires knowledge, sophistication and heightened senses to enjoy the full experience. But if you have not yet entered the world of wines, do not be deterred. This guide will equip you with all you need to know to hang out with your wine-aficionado friends.
Apr 9, 2010 — Gaebler.com
David Johndrow interviewed in WalletPop.com
For California's wines to compete, vineyards will not only have to lower prices, but market more aggressively, says David Johndrow, who owns Johndrow Vineyards in the Napa Valley town of St. Helena. No longer can they rely on reputation alone. Johndrow remembers being frustrated when a favorite $35 wine suddenly spiked to $150 or when a good review created an overnight "cult" wine only obtainable via exclusive waiting lists.
"We have to put the consumer back at the center," Johndrow said, not cop an attitude that "I have the wine, come kiss my ring."
Apr 5, 2010 — Gaebler.com
Interview with David Johndrow- Sundance, the Oscars and his upcoming wine releases
Apr 5, 2010 — www.tulsaworld.com
Johndrow Vineyards participation in Cochon 555 mentioned in Tulsa World, Tulsapeople.com
Read the Tulsapeople.com article
Mar 31, 2010 — newsok.com
Johndrow Vineyards mentioned in newsok.com
The Oklahoma State University School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration and Chesapeake Energy will host Cochon 555, which starts at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. The main event will be preceded by a VIP tasting, featuring artisan cheeses and wine from Johndrow Vineyards, owned by Edmond’s David Johndrow, plus samplings from Owen Roe Winery, Dobbes Family Estate, Paul Hobbs Winery, Auteur Wines, Joel Gott Wines, R. Stuart & Co. Winery, Orin Swift Cellars, Shafer Vineyards, Odisea Wine Co. and Darms Lane Winery.
Mar 30, 2010 — Oklahoma Agriculture Blog
5 Pigs, 5 Chefs, 5 Winemakers
Mar 30, 2010 — deseretnews.com
Johndrow Vineyards mentioned in Desert News
Mar 30, 2010 — www.sltrib.com
Johndrow Vineyards mentioned in The Salt Lake Tribune
Chef Matthew Harris, from Park City's J&G Grill (located inside the St. Regis Deer Crest Resort) will compete in a regional "COCHON 555" competition in Stillwater, Okla., on Saturday. The contest is one of 10 regional events taking place throughout the country, each featuring five chefs, five pigs and five winemakers. Each chef will use a whole pig to create a series of dishes for the contest, designed to promote heritage breed pigs. Harris will use a 150-pound pig from Provo's Clifford Family Farms. David Johndrow, owner of Johndrow Vineyard and a Park City resident, is one of the five featured winemakers. Judges and guests will determine the winner based on how well the animal was utilized, presentation and flavor. The winner will compete in the Grand Cochon competition, held during the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, June 18-20.
JV mentioned in Salt Lake Tribune food blog
Mar. 22, 2010 — www.la-story.com/
Johndrow Vineyards Makes a Tasty Splash at Celebrity-laden Event!
Originally from Oklahoma, David Johndrow, moved to California to build a vineyard and start a winery whose mission was to present great wines at reasonable prices to help wine lovers find enjoyment in wine-drinking. The Napa Valley winery Johndrow (JV) Vineyards, made its debut in 2005 with JV Red Wine.
Mar. 13, 2010 — www.newsok.com/
Oklahoma City vintner receives taste of Hollywood’s big night
Oklahoma City entrepreneur David Johndrow recently arrived back in town after a week in Los Angeles at the Academy Awards. He was there serving his Johndrow Vineyards wine for the preparties for the movie "Precious,” documentary "The Cove,” director Lee Daniels and the Golden Trailer Awards.
Mar. 13, 2010 — www.localfoodandwine.wordpress.com
Johndrow Vineyards mentioned on Local Food and Wine
Johndrow Vineyards found its Happy Place at Haven House during its Oscar Week gifting lounge hosted this year at L.A.’s Andaz Hotel.
Haven and JV Wines hosted the official pre-party for the Oscar-winning documentary THE COVE, attended by director Louie Psihoyos, writer Mark Monroe and producers Paula DuPré Pesman, Fisher Stevens, and Brook Aitken. Comedian Eddie Griffin, speaking at the party on behalf of Lee Daniels on Thursday night, thanked JV Wines when he shushed the crowd saying, “the people that paid for the booze at this party want you to hear what they are saying up on stage here.” David Johndrow’s response: “I’ll take that as a compliment.”
Mar. 13, 2010 — www.hollywoodtoday.net
Winemaker Johndrow Rolls Out the Red Wine Along with the Red Carpet for Awards Week
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 3/13/10 — As everyone settles back to normal after Sunday’s Academy Awards, I am coming at you with a wine item for Johndrow Vineyards, the official wine of HFM Media’s Haven 360 at the Hotel Andaz West Hollywood.
Visitors to Haven 360, HFM Media and A-List Communications’ Awards Week celebrity experience venue at the Andaz West Hollywood, got more than the usual gifts and entertainment. They also sampled fine wine—and took some home—courtesy of Johndrow Vineyards owner David Johndrow , who was on hand personally pursue his mission to help celebrity wine lovers “find your happy place.” And that place was the wine lounge at Haven 360.
Mar. 12, 2010
Johndrow Vineyards brand seen on red carpet
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Life.com
Yello/Smashbox
Film Magic
Getty Images - The Cove
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Lee Daniels interview
Skinny
Mar. 11, 2010 — LA’s the Place
Johndrow Vineyards Wowed the Stars of Oscar Awards Week
More than gifts and entertainment were provided for guests who attended Haven 360, HFM Media and A-List Communications’ Awards Week celebrity experience venue. During a three night event running from March 3rd to the 5th at the Andaz West Hollywood Hotel, guests got the opportunity to sample and even take home some of Johndrow Vineyards fine wine. Owner, David Johndrow, was on hand to satisfy his mission to help celebrity wine lovers “find your happy place.”
Mar. 7, 2010 — Hello Dollface
Hello Dollface
The Hello Dollface blog post, “Gifting Lounges for the Oscars!” mentioned Johndrow Vineyards wine.
“On our way out, we stopped to try out some wine from Johndrow Vineyards. I don’t know a lot about wines but I know what I like and I became an immediate fan of the JV Clarity. Delicious. I’d love to order a case please!“
Mar. 5, 2010
Johndrow Vineayrds featured in Elle and Elle Décor magazines
Mar. 5, 2010
Haven360 oscar week proved to be a celebrity favorite for private cast parties, gifting and charitable giving
Guests relaxed with food and wine pairings courtesy of Johndrow Vineyard Wines. Download the full release
Feb. 25, 2010 — SinninginLA.com
Sinning in LA
Johndrow Vineyards’ Clarity and new Reserve wines were recently reviewed by SinninginLA.com.
Feb. 11, 2010 — Oklahoma Gazette
Wine at the Movies
For the second year in a row, David Johndrow from Oklahoma City, owner of Johndrow Vineyards, was invited to pour his Napa Valley wines at the Sundance Film Festival.
David Johndrow appeared on KAUT’s Rise and Shine to speak about the Sundance Film Festival and charitable giving.
Feb. 2, 2010 — The Oklahoman
David Johndrow featured in The Oklahoman Achiever Section
Jan. 27, 2010 — Tulsa World
A-list of vineyards: Johndrow wines sipped at Sundance
When David Johndrow sold his tech business, he needed a new outlet. So he turned to his favorite hobby — wine.
Soon that hobby became a business when Johndrow, of Oklahoma City, began Johndrow Vineyards from his vineyard in St. Helena, Calif.
In terms of vintners, Johndrow is still the new kid on the block. But in record time, he's achieved major market appeal and respect in the industry.
He was selected, for the second year in a row, as the exclusive winemaker for the Sundance Supper Club at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, which came to a close on Monday.
Jan. 22, 2010 — The Journal Record
Recycling skills: Job experience can serve as transition to new frontiers
OKLAHOMA CITY – Old career advice: Don’t burn bridges and network like crazy.
New career advice: Continue with old advice, but use existing career skills to leverage and market your new venture.
As today’s work force changes and people strike out as entrepreneurs or shift from one type of work to another, many are finding that skills from their previous jobs are coming in quite handy.
David and Maryann Johndrow of Oklahoma City spent four-and-a-half years as owners of HRLogix, a technology company that sold a human resources application tracking system. Anyone who applied online for a casino job in Las Vegas did so using the technology the Johndrows built from a scratch. About two years ago, the couple sold HRLogix to a Florida company in order to start their own wine label, Johndrow Vineyards. That’s when their technology and marketing skills gave a boost to their wine.
June 30, 2009
The Chalkboard Announces "Johndrow Wine Dinner"
The dinner will be held on July 28th, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at The Chalkboard.
May 21, 2009
Johndrow Vineyards cabernets named “outstanding wines” by top rater
Johndrow Vineyards California Cabernet and Reserve cabernets both earned honors in the 2009 cabernet issue of Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine. Both wines, vintage 2006, earned a rating of 88, outscoring notable cabernets such as Grgich Hills, Franciscan and Spring Mountain Vineyard by two points each and Stags Leap Cellars Artemis by three points.
Among their honors, the Johndrow cabernets received one star each, placing them in the outstanding wines category and marking them as a “fine example of a type or style of wine” from the rater. Both cabernets are medium reds, pairing best with beef and lamb.
March 10, 2009
JV pairs with the National Ability Center at Red, White and Snow
Johndrow Vineyards was recently selected as a 2009 winery for Red, White and Snow, the premier fundraiser for the National Ability Center.
January 12, 2009
Johndrow Vineyards, Iverson Catering set the stage at Sundance
Companies pair their offerings for prestigious opening weekend party
November 20, 2008
Local Entrepreneur Makes International Impression
Johndrow Vineyards, Spyker Cars, Sundance Film Festival and Marc Chagall unite to fight cancer, sustain the arts
OKLAHOMA CITY– Johndrow Vineyards wine, along with Spyker autos, Sundance event packages and a $1.3 million original Chagall were all on auction last week in Las Vegas to raise money for Nevada Cancer Institute and The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
The auction was hosted by international fundraising organization M at an exclusive Queensridge neighborhood penthouse. It was attended by more than 350 people from five countries including notable Vegas names, sports figures, CEOs, celebrities and the Crown Prince of Ethiopia.
“Johndrow is the perfect blend of sophistication and fun that our members desire,” said David Dobkin, president and managing member of M. “All raised a glass – or two – to this amazing new vineyard and commented that it was a stellar selection!”
M will also offer Johndrow Vineyards wine at its exclusive M Lounge during the International Sundance Film Festival Jan. 15-21 in Park City, UT.
“We are thrilled that we can use our wine for a good cause both here in Oklahoma and now in Nevada,” said David Johndrow, founder of Johndrow Vineyards. “We are starting to see a cult-like following of our products at private events; it’s an honor for a company as young as we are to be able to give back so much because of that interest."
About Johndrow Vineyards
David Johndrow, founder of Johndrow Vineyards, became fascinated with wine at age 21 as he realized that the person who knew the most about wine at a business dinner controlled the table conversation. David began to study wine throughout the next 15 years, making journeys to Napa Valley and surrounding areas in search of the perfect drinker. Then in 2005, David and his wife Maryann teamed up with Rob Lawson, a third generation Napa Valley winemaker, to craft the Johndrow Vineyards labels. David’s passion is to keep great wines affordable and stems from the anticipation everyone has when they first open a bottle – they want to love it. It’s that optimism and vision that is at the heart of Johndrow Vineyards.
About M
M is a private member organization of highly successful individuals. Members come from six countries; the top levels of finance and business, sports stars, celebrities and entertainers are M Members. M provides Members private access to each others' talents, experiences and relationships. M also offers extraordinary M events, superlative real estate, and fabulous luxury products. M is based in Park City, UT.
November 14, 2008
David Johndrow named ‘It’ winemaker for M The Marketplace for the Superlative
International group partners with Johndrow for The Crown Affair Las Vegas
OKLAHOMA CITY– David Johndrow was recently selected as the winemaker of choice for M The Marketplace for the Superlative, an international membership organization focused on events, residences and luxury goods and services.
Johndrow will host a private wine tasting at M’s Nov. 15 event The Crown Affair in Las Vegas, an auction for charity of one-of-a kind items such as a Sundance Film Festival package and an original $1.3 million Marc Chagall.
The event will host guests from China, Thailand, Cypress, Scotland, Mexico, the Netherlands and more, as well as The President of the Ethiopian Crown Council, His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie, the grandson of Emperor Haile-Selassie.
Proceeds from The Crown Affair will benefit Nevada Cancer Institute and The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
About Johndrow Vineyards
David Johndrow, founder of Johndrow Vineyards, became fascinated with wine at age 21 as he realized that the person who knew the most about wine at a business dinner controlled the table conversation. David began to study wine throughout the next 15 years, making journeys to Napa Valley and surrounding areas in search of the perfect drinker. Then in 2005, David and his wife Maryann teamed up with Rob Lawson, a third generation Napa Valley winemaker, to craft the Johndrow Vineyards labels. David’s passion is to keep great wines affordable and stems from the anticipation everyone has when they first open a bottle – they want to love it. It’s that optimism and vision that is at the heart of Johndrow Vineyards.