Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
We are located in Sonoma, CA with production at the Heirs Wine Collective located at 22985 A Burndale Road. Visiting the winery and tastings are by Appointment ONLY. We also are starting tastings in and around Coronado, CA, the home of Figjam owners - Bev and Jeff.
Who is your winemaking team?
Juan Puentes
Belen Ceja
Why did you start Figjam Estate Winery?
The winery was born from Bev and Jeff’s mutual love for combining creativity, art, wine and giving back to those less fortunate. We are a family based winery creating a legacy through hard work and our passion for wine.
What is ‘Wishes from Wine’?
Giving Back is a big part of our lives and, to that end, we provide a portion of all our sales to deserving charitable organizations. Our emphasis is on Military Families and Veterans, but we also support various local causes.
What does the name ‘Figjam’ represent?
F I G J A M is an acronym originating in the Southern Hemisphere, used to depict ‘Best In Class, but with a bit of Irreverence’. It loosely relates to the American acronym G O A T, meaning Greatest of All Time. While there are more than a few FIGJAM explanations, a popular version is “F I’m Good Just Ask Me!”
We feel that our wines fit this description as we strive to create the best wines we can from sourcing quality grapes, hand crafting small lot production and adding a large dose of heart and soul!!
Google says: “It is usually exclaimed after some act that the person would consider to be a triumph like scoring a goal or a kick, but others think of as some sort of show-off . . .”
So, you don’t live in Sonoma - how do you manage to run the winery remotely?
Although we are not permanent residents, we do spend significant time there. We also rely on a great team to source our grapes, produce our wines, bottle and fulfill orders. When we are in town we host special events and promote our JAMMER Wine Club.
You don’t have a tasting room, so where do I buy your wines?
We are working on finding that ‘Just Right’ spot for our tasting room. In the meantime you can purchase our wines directly from our Web Site or by contacting Bryan Jakus - our Director of Sales.
Also, we are hosting wine tasting events at our home in Coronado, CA -please CONTACT us for additional information.