Tongue Dancer Wines
Sonoma Region
- Cool-Climate Wines
- Small-lot Winemaking
- Acclaimed Winemaker
“We make wine that dances on your tongue!”
- James MacPhail
Winemaker & Owner
James MacPhail
With more than 30 years of experience, James MacPhail is one of Sonoma County’s most celebrated winemakers, renowned for his expertise in cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. After honing his craft alongside industry icons Merry Edwards and Gary Farrell, James founded MacPhail Family Wines in 2002, earning national recognition for his expressive, vineyard-driven wines. Today, he continues to push creative boundaries, bringing decades of knowledge, curiosity, and an unwavering respect for the vineyard to every vintage.
Where the Wine is Made
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Tongue Dancer Wines
Founded in 2012 by James and his wife Kerry, Tongue Dancer Wines is a small-production label rooted in craftsmanship, creativity, and a love for exceptional vineyards. Based in Healdsburg, the winery sources fruit from distinctive sites across Sonoma County and beyond, crafting beautifully layered wines that balance precision with personality. Playful in name but serious in approach, Tongue Dancer celebrates the artistry of winemaking with wines designed to excite the senses and, of course, dance on your tongue.
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