Coho Wines

Coho is the  aspiration of vintner Gary Lipp to produce flavorful, balanced wines. Grown in select cool-climate vineyards, Coho wines emphasize fruit purity and vitality. Gary has worked  for California wineries for almost thirty-five years: involved in all aspects of the craft, acquiring the skills to bottle his passion.
 

The choice of Coho as the name of the brand might seem curious as it doesn’t invoke images of vineyards or wine, but ...

The original inspiration for the name COHO and our commitment to habitat preservation and restoration came from an ancient Celtic legend: the Salmon of Knowledge. Versions of this tale are as many as the Irish grandmothers that have passed them down through the generations. Below is a condensed re-telling compiled from various versions. 

According to legend, Cumhall, the great leader of The Fianna, was killed in battle. Fearing that his y...