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The Experience
Wine Tastings
Step into Urban Press Winery and discover a welcoming, curated wine-tasting experience that celebrates the craftmanship of our acclaimed Sonoma County wines.
Fine Dining
At Urban Press, each dining space is a blend of elegance and ambiance, curated to elevate your meal into an unforgettable fine dining experience.
Happenings
From the intimacy of our tasting room to the charm of our outdoor piazza and the dynamic energy of the Brick Room, Urban Press offers experiences designed to elevate every visit. Discover what's happening next!
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Our Chef
Emidio Tidu began working at his uncle’s restaurant, Ristorante Il Cacciatore at the age of thirteen, where he honed his skills as a pizzaiolo and developed a passion for Roman cuisine. Emidio’s passion for food led him to enroll in Ipsar Anzio Roma Culinary School at the age of 15, where he graduated with high honors. Throughout his early career, he worked in various restaurants while attending school, continually expanding his culinary knowledge. His desire to learn from the best took him to France, where he spent nearly two years working under legendary chef Joël Robuchon, a three-Michelin-star chef, and Gault Millau’s “Chef of the Century.” The experience profoundly impacted Emidio’s approach to food, blending French techniques with his Italian roots.
Our Winemaker
Winemaker Francois Cordesse is a formally trained master winemaker with
almost 30 years of experience working hands-on in France, Australia, and
California. He holds a master’s degree in Enology and Viticulture from the
University of Montpellier, France, and an additional Master of International
Wine Trade and Business from the Burgundy Business School, also in
France. In 1996 he was recruited by a California winery in the
Sierra Nevada foothills. He has stayed in California and has been a lead
winemaker in Ione, Santa Rosa and the Sonoma County regions.
Our Owner
Urban Press Winery was founded by Owner and first-generation winemaker Giovanni D’Andrea, who began his winemaking journey over thirty years ago. In 1994, he started crafting wine in his garage in Los Feliz before expanding to Sonoma County. In 2016, D’Andrea opened Urban Press Winery in downtown Burbank, where he continues to craft a varied selection of premium California wines.