wing & barrel brochure jan 2015

Escape to a private hunting club

in the heart of wine country.

As life-long friends, we have spent our lives traveling the world following our passions for shooting,

exceptional food, fine wine and cigars. These experiences are where the vision for this extraordinary club were born—

combining a passion for the sporting life and all that surrounds it. Wing & Barrel Ranch brings together the best

of shooting, food, wine and the wine country lifestyle.

When we purchased this 1,000 acre hay ranch in the heart of wine country just minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge,

we knew that we had an opportunity to create the most incomparable, hospitality driven private lifestyle club in America.

We are gathering a limited number of members who enjoy

the finer things in life, with unparalleled character and whose interests draw us together through the traditions of hunting

and shooting in the expanse of the natural outdoors. Legendary menus inspired by the surrounding countryside

and unparalleled world-class wines created from some of the most desirable California vineyards are the reward

at the end of the day.

We invite you to embrace a way of life, share the experience and surround yourself in this private setting created for you and your family to make legendary memories. Join us on your journey towards realizing your

finest passions. Take a seat at our table.

warmest regards,

Darius Anderson & Mike Sutsos, Jr.

CONTENTS

take a seat at our table 3

preserving a tradition 4

exclusive vintner members 5

sporting lifestyle 6-7

the ultimate pairing 8-9

the clubhouse 10

a place to gather 11

unparalleled hospitality 12

clubhouse amenities 13

world class partners 14

design team 15

membership 16

information request card 17

preserving a tradition 19

stewards of the land 20

map 22

World-class shooting. World-class wine.

World-class destination.

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Debuting in Fall 2015, set amidst the beauty of California’s wine country, Wing & Barrel

Ranch is inspired by age old hunting traditions, expressed in fine wine and delicious food.

Seasonal bird hunting, year-round sporting clays, Vintner Member events, fine dining,

customized shooting and fly casting instruction, travel programs, dog training and boarding are

all part of the benefits of membership

Designed with a hunter’s sensibilities and a connoisseur’s palate, we cater to discerning sportsmen and their families. Discover a rich,

storied countryside less than an hour from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.

Discover our world.

Take A Seat At Our Tablethe ultimate private hunting club

Shooting with VintnersA Wing & Barrel membership offers singular experiences. Members can enjoy monthly events hosted by our 14 Vintner Members, who are among a carefully selected list of the region’s finest winemakers, all expert shoot-ers and dedicated hunters. No other club can offer access to so many of the world’s finest winemakers, giving mem-bers rare insight on this year’s harvest and next year’s vintage.

Wine Allocations and LockersOur Vintner Members represent highly allocated wines, your membership offers access to purchase and store your wines in private lockers located throughout the Clubhouse. Wine lockers will assure availability of your favorite varietals after outdoor activities. Yearly food and bev-erage minimums may be used to pur-chase these and other exceptional wines to be enjoyed with friends and family at the clubhouse and at home.

Winemaker EventsVintner Member’s commitment to Wing & Barrel Ranch is to provide their wines to members, tailor unique member events, winemaker dinners and exclusive private label wines for Wing & Barrel Ranch members, both at the clubhouse and at their winery. These wines will be placed in the Wine Library providing members with access to one of the most extensive collections of world-class wines available at a private club.

Exclusive Vintner Members


raw natural beauty,timeless traditions


Hunting Fields Our members have access to 24 hunting fields spread across the club-owned 1,000 acres of upland bird hunting fields. The ultimate shooting club offers seasonal pheasant, chukar, partridge and quail hunting from September to May with access to club dogs and guides for the utmost hunting experience.

Sporting Clays Featuring what will be the most celebrated sporting clay shooting course in the U.S., each of the 15 shooting stations features three shooting positions to challenge all levels of shooters. Covering 25 acres, this world-class sporting clays course includes a high shooting tower and state of the art equipment bestow-ing a diverse range of target presentations all digitally controlled by the shooting pro through a wireless target management system.

Fly Casting Pond Our 1½ acre fly casting pond and member fly fishing education and travel program is masterfully designed to appeal to the novice caster and seasoned fly fisherman alike. Members will hone their skills with customized training for all types of fly fishing, custom equipment and annual travel excursions throughout the U.S. and abroad are under the expert direction of the FFF certified master casting instructors. Stocked with trout, the pond will be a showpiece as members enter the property on their way to the clubhouse and shooting grounds.

Dog Kennel Our 8,500 square foot facility houses our dog kennels for up to 50 dogs. Each kennel is heated and features its own run and exercise area. Short and long term dog boarding, training and grooming is all part of our respect and hospitality available to our member’s four legged friends. Members will have access to run their dogs in our hunting fields by appointment during non-hunting hours.

Sporting Lifestyle


A Unique Culinary Experience Under the direction of Wing & Barrel Ranch Culinary Advisor, renowned Chef Charlie Palmer has designed the restaurant and kitchen located in the new clubhouse which will offer members and their guests lunch and dinner, special event menus and will specialize in fresh, seasonal menus. The chef’s herb and vegetable garden located near the clubhouse, combined with locally sourced meat, fish and game will provide exceptional ingredients featured in the dining room. A casual menu will be available in the bar, lounge and on the deck overlooking the view.

As an avid hunter, Chef Palmer is known for constructing menus with rambunctious flavors using unexpected combinations of ingredients. He has just completed a new book, Remington Camp Cooking, focused on preparing fresh game that supports his passion for field to table menu pairings. Incorporated into the dining room is a demonstration kitchen that will serve as the foundation of the member’s culinary learning series. Complementing the Vintner Member shoots and winemaker events, Wing & Barrel Ranch’s extensive reach to acclaimed chefs, artisan farmers and cheese makers from around the world will let members participate in gourmet events and explore a variety of culinary related experiences throughout the year.

The Ultimate Pairing

chef charlie palmer, culinary advisor


Allow Your Finest

Passions to Collide


proposed clubhouse keith wicks / artistmichael guthrie / architect

proposed clubhouse Michael Guthrie / Architect

Keith Wicks / Artist

The member’s clubhouse commands a view of verdant wine country, overlooking the clear waters of Sonoma Creek. Here, members can relax and take advantage of

The Trap Bar, exquisite dining room, premier shooter’s pro shop, private meeting rooms, locker facilities, an enclosed cigar room and expansive deck.

The Clubhouse

proposed clubhouse keith wicks / artistmichael guthrie / architect


A Gathering Place for Family & FriendsThe Clubhouse will serve as the heart of a wide range of member activities including memorable meals, fireside visits, winemaker events, hands-on cooking classes and, of course, wines paired with exceptional food. Members will enjoy the authentic sense of arrival created by amazing views of the Ranch.

Restaurant & Demo KitchenHost to many future gatherings, the Restaurant is designed to be perfectly suited for daily meals, elaborate parties, winemaker events and private celebrations. Visiting chefs will lead specialty culinary classes in the adjacent demonstration kitchen giving opportunities for non-hunters to cook while their families are hunting. Field to table foods, local artisan ingredients and fresh vegetables will be featured as part of the restaurant and culinary school menus.

The Trap BarWhen we purchased the first 1912 US Olympic gold medal in trap shooting from James Graham’s family, we knew it would become the inspiration for the name of the bar. Themed after the great traditions of shooting, “The Trap” will feature a broad collection of whiskey, bourbon and craft spirits to enjoy on the adjacent deck overlooking spectacular views of wine country. The fireplace lounge will offer a gathering place for socializing and casual meals in the bar.

Pro Shop, Gallery Retail & Gun RoomYour first stop before shooting will be in the Pro Shop. Only the highest qual-ity hunting gear will be featured to outfit you for a day in the field. An exquisite Retail Gun Vault stocked with a brilliant inventory of shotguns will be available through our FFL. The Gallery will offer hunting antiques, fine art and jewelry.

A Place To Gather

1912 first u.s won trap shooting olympic gold medal, displayed at the trap bar


Personalized access to a way of life Positioned in the heart of the clubhouse, our full-time concierge will be your key to accessing the Wing & Barrel Ranch amenities. Your per-sonalized concierge service arranges private wine tours and tastings, reservations at restaurants and hotels, customized experiences and access to ex-clusive events and private transportation. Access to our private hangar at the Napa Airport is accessible for members who enjoy private air travel. Your one-stop access to world-class partners located throughout San Francisco, Silicon Valley, wine country and abroad.

Your membership will give you entrée to an end-less array of customized travel programs embracing world-wide hunting experiences at exclusive clubs, annual trips to France, fly fishing excursions both in the United States and abroad, all for members who share these passions can enjoy the each other’s company at the club and while traveling. Annual offerings will feature extraordinary alliances forged by Wing & Barrel Ranch with world renowned gun makers, distinguished shooting instructors and experienced guides, chefs, winemakers and artists throughout the world.

Unparalleled Hospitality


Gun Cleaning Room & Member Gun VaultThis functional room encourages safe and clean firearm ownership and its design is based on the old clubs of Britain. Stocked with the cleaning tools, solvents and oils needed to keep-up your shotgun, you also have the option of staff main-taining your firearm. Members may opt to make use of the Member Gun Vault to safely and securely store their firearms.

Locker RoomsDay-use lockers are provided for men and women members to store hunting gear, shooting accessories and other essentials while at the club. These beautifully appointed and full-service facilities will include showers and other amenities to make your experience comfortable. Designed by Julian & Sons, these rooms will exude the traditional clubs of Europe.

Cigar & Humidor LoungeThe walk-in humidified cigar retail room is situated in the Pro Shop and is a fortuitous opportunity to purchase cigars to be smoked with comrades in the Cigar Lounge which houses member’s cigar lockers, including state-of-the-art ventilation and doors opening onto the expansive clubhouse deck.

Wine RoomThis quintessential wine country room will have a distinctive ambiance, reflecting the style of traditional wine caves found throughout the world. Barrels of custom wine and whiskey will be stored and this private dining room, finished with reclaimed lumber and local stone. Also a wine tasting room, it will house a limited number of member wine lockers and boasts an intimate terrace and outdoor fireplace.

Clubhouse Amenities

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World Class PartnersChris Batha, Master Sporting Clay Course DesignerThe world’s leading British sporting clay course designer used his 30 years of experience to design our shooting grounds. Chris’ regular visits will offer an opportunity to learn his “Churchill Style of Instinctive Shooting” with private and group instruction from one of the highest qualified shoot-ing instructors in the world. With his life-long passion for fine guns, he offers member’s personal gunfitting with the world’s top gun makers, ad-vice on gun purchases and customized shooting travel experiences around the world.

Josh Leland Frazier, Master Certified Fly Casting InstructorJosh is an avid fly fisherman who travels the world extensively in search of tarpon and steelhead. Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters are innovators in custom fly fishing gear and education, and their proven 5-step process is thoughtfully designed to teach their principle-based approach, marching you confidently up the fly casting ladder. From forming your first efficient loop of fly line to eventually mastering a two handed fly rod, Leland will customize an instruction curriculum specifically for each member’s level of expertise offering a smooth path to fly casting success.

Mike Sutsos, National Champion Dog Trainer & AuthorWith over 35 years of experience, Mike has trained 8 national field trial champion dogs. He has an innate ability to identify each dog’s best charac-teristics in the field, working one-on-one with members to develop their dog’s hunting abilities. Mike strives to train all hunting breeds, so whether in the field hunting or at home, your dog remains an important part of the family. Seasonal lessons and annual continued education for both dog and owner are offered to keep your dog obedient and in top-notch condition.


Tom Julian, Master Cabinetmaker As master cabinetmakers, Tom along with sons Jacob and Joe have combined their years of experience designing and building some of the most coveted gun rooms in America. Julian and Sons has designed the ultimate member facilities at Wing & Barrel Ranch combining both form and function in pro shop’s retail gun vault, member’s gun vault, the gun cleaning room, men’s and women’s lockers and The Trap Bar. They will handcraft from only the highest quality woods with age-old techniques.

Michael Guthrie, Architect The new clubhouse at Wing & Barrel Ranch has been designed to subtly fit into the natural countryside, yet be outwardly luxurious and magnificent as the primary gathering place of our members and their families. Michael is involved in all design work and is known for his innovative architecture and design services, his company MG&Co has designed restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms and custom residences. Inspired by authentic materials, Jack London’s Wolf House and the Sonoma style vernacular, Michael has captured our vision for the architecture of new clubhouse.

Sarah Anderson, Keith & Teri Wicks, The Design Team Over the years, this trio has designed rich, authentic interiors reflecting the true nature of each project. Sarah has traveled the world collecting eclectic antiques that are inspired by the color and texture of the countryside surrounding her projects. Teri possesses an organic ability to combine objects d’art to create a palate demonstrative of each unique design project. A master painter and commercial artist, Keith captures the essence of the team’s designs in his renderings, reflecting the colors and purity of the natural landscape of the Ranch.

Design Team


MembershipRaise a glass to one of the most anticipated shooting

and lifestyle clubs in California where you can gather with friends and family to relish the serenity of the most coveted

1,000 acres of vistas in Sonoma County.

The Membership process and organization is similar to other private clubs. Membership is non-equity,

inheritable and transferable. A membership deposit is submitted with your application. General and Corporate Memberships offer two designations: Hunting or Sporting

Clays. Once your application and deposit are received, the Membership Committee reviews each application

focusing on the applicant’s alignment with the club’s desire to be stewards of the land, preserve the traditions of

hunting and shooting, and a general desire to embrace the sporting lifestyle.

Membership is limited to just 400 members, and pricing will be adjusted as milestones are reached

in the development of the club facilities.

Enjoy the company of the individuals and families who have already joined Wing & Barrel Ranch. Submit your

application while memberships are still available.Take a seat at our table.


Preserving a Tradition jack london’s sonoma

Jack London came to the Sonoma Valley in the early part of the 20th century eager to escape the

confines of city life. He found a rugged landscape with the lingering allure of the

Western frontier. Wing & Barrel Ranch seeks to preserve the history and spirt of the land and So-

noma’s early residents and farmers.

Jack London felt the raw beauty of life in Sonoma Valley, growing grapes, farming and

hunting the land with a keen respect for the birds and game giving him an appreciation

for the natural word that surrounds our land.

It is a tradition passed down to us from previous generations and Wing & Barrel Ranch

is devoted to keeping alive the memory of that way of life, allowing future generations the opportunity to experience the same appreciation.‘When I first came here, tired of cities and

people, I settled down on a little farm...130 acres of the most beautiful, primitive land to be found in California.’ Jack London


Stewards Of The Land

We can see the natural beauty of the country life in Sonoma County, growing hay and grain, grapes and hunting the land. As stewards of the land, we appreciate the rugged landscape, vine covered hillsides and the fields all of which represent the history of the land in this area. Originally an ancient American Indian path and the El Camino Real followed by the Padres as they built the California missions, our land represents many phases in the history of California land use.

We believe it is our responsibility to honor the history and spirit of Sonoma’s ranches, and in establishing the Wing & Barrel Ranch we are able to perpetuate and protect the future of over 1,000 acres of land in the heart of Sonoma County. In joining, your membership keeps alive the traditions of the sporting and hunting life on this property and ensures that many generations to come will enjoy and protect this sacred land.


Exceptional Location This property was selected for its access and convenience to downtown San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Sonoma and Napa Valley and its proximity to the rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean. The big city and bustling roads quickly lead to our property situated within site of the sparkling lights of San Francisco’s business and social scene. City life transitions within 30 minutes to the wide-open spaces of this 1,000 acre ranch located on the edge of San Francisco Bay at the gateway of some of the most renowned wineries, restaurants and artisan farms in the United States.

Major airline access is an hour’s drive from the Ranch at San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento International Airports and private air travel is available at the Wing & Barrel Ranch private hangar located at the Napa County Airport within a 30 minute drive. Our Concierge will make all your transportation arrangements

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wingandbarrelranch.com | 707.721.8845 | sonoma, ca 95476 | [email protected]

a tribute Wing & Barrel Ranch honors the legacy of a 50 year-old family business,

Black Point Sports Club. While landing on the beaches of Iwo Jima in 1945, Mike Sutsos, Sr. could have never imagined how his service to the United States

of America as a Marine would sculpt the history of hunting in Northern California. Upon returning from overseas, he developed one of the most

respected hunting clubs north of the Golden Gate Bridge. An expert hunter and dog trainer, his legacy lives on as we transition from Black

Point Sports Club to the new, private Wing & Barrel Ranch.

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