Alli van Zyll: Belong Wine Co.

Cayuse, Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Nisenan land – El Dorado County, California

www.belongwines.com, @belongwineco

Belong Wine Co.'s mission is to make adventurous wines from places with untold stories. Focused on high-elevation vineyards from El Dorado County, we craft small-lot wines made with love and a light touch in Napa. Our wines are fermented whole cluster with native yeast, aged in neutral oak, and bottled unfined / unfiltered with minimal sulfur. Our name is a celebration of community and inclusivity, designed to make everyone from everywhere feel a sense of belonging and love.

Social Justice and Environmental Restoration Statement

As a proud member of 1% For The Planet and a certified Climate Neutral company, we are committed to making a positive impact through our actions and to continue our efforts to leave it better than we found it. Alli van Zyl was born and raised in the Bay Area and began her career in the wine industry in 2010 after studying Sociology at CSU Chico. She has worked with small family-owned wine brands in hospitality, marketing, and graphic design and launched Belong Wine Co. with her husband Bertus in 2017.