Domaine Carneros was started in 1987 by Taittinger, the prestigious French Champagne producer. Domaine Carneros owns 138 acres in Carneros, and its founding winemaker was noted winemaker Eileen Crane, who is still president of the estate. The estate vineyards are 100% certified organic and besides several sparkling wines, it also produces Pinot Noir. California wine writer James Laube wrote that “Domaine Carneros is home to some of California’s most delicate and elegant sparkling wines.” Domaine Carneros and Taittinger are both part of the large Kobrand portfolio of wines and spirits.