Inspired by firefighters & helping to assist America's firefighters

Founder John Drady and his wife Barbara
at a recent fundraising event

John Drady, founder of Sonoma Coast Vineyards and an active firefighter in Sonoma County, conceived the idea of producing wines that would honor the service and sacrifice of his fellow firefighters while also providing a means to assist the fundraising efforts of fire departments both large and small.

The first vintage of 2001, a mere 400 cases, was released in early 2003. It quickly became apparent that Fire Station Red had hit a hot button as the winery began receiving phone calls from across the country.

Visitors to wine country, often with a personal connection to the fire services community, were bringing the wines back home, pulling the cork, and loving the wine that filled their glass. A brand was born as production grew and sales of Fire Station Red spread across America.

During this time Fire Station Red has assisted the fundraising efforts of fire departments and burn centers along with the many community programs supported by firefighters. The wines of Fire Station Red have reached both wine lovers and the fire services community while earning strong acclaim from both the trade and wine reviewers alike.

Fire Services & Burn Community Fundraising Efforts

Here's a small sampling of events we've supported around the country:

New York
Supporter of the Friends of Firefighters Organization

Pouring Fire Station Red

Missouri
Supporter of the Ryan Hummert Foundation

New York
FDNY, Leary Firefighters Foundation "America Remembers 911" Event

San Francisco
10th Annual San Francisco Fire Fighters Local 798, Surviving Family Fund Benefit

Boston
Boston FD Foundation Event

Seattle
Bank of America Stairclimb Leukemia-Lymphoma Fundraiser

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