Charles Communications Associates Named Agency of Record for Garden Creek Vineyards

Charles Communications Associates Named Agency of Record for Garden Creek Vineyards

San Francisco, California, January 20, 2026 – Charles Communications Associates has been retained by Garden Creek Vineyards, a premier family-owned wine estate in Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, to lead its public relations and marketing communications efforts. The appointment comes as the boutique winery prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, marking a quarter-century of winemaking excellence under the stewardship of second generation vintners, Justin and Karin Warnelius-Miller.

Founded in 2003 by industry leader Kimberly Noelle Charles, Charles Communications Associates is a boutique marketing firm specializing in family-owned wineries, sustainability storytelling, and strategic media relations.

Garden Creek Vineyards represents a rare combination of old-world craftsmanship and modern sustainability. With 70 acres in Alexander Valley primarily dedicated to classic Bordeaux varieties and a second vineyard (Golden Fleece Estate Vineyard) of 5 acres in the Anderson Valley with Pinot Noir, the winery has built a devoted following for its extended aging programs modeled after the European "ex-cellar" concept. Their flagship Garden Creek Tesserae Estate Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon is held back eight years before release, while their Garden Creek Chardonnay Estate Clonal Selection rests for four years—a testament to the family's patience and commitment to crafting wines of elegance.

"As we approach our 25th anniversary, we wanted a partner who understands our relentless vision of fine articulate winegrowing, believes in the intimate relationship of a farmer’s hand with the vine and the power of family, where it all begins with the land,” said owners Karin and Justin Warnelius-Miller. "Kimberly and her team immediately grasped what makes Garden Creek distinctive—our multi-generational approach, our commitment to regenerative farming, and our belief that great wines require time and respect for the land."

Charles adds, "Garden Creek embodies everything we admire about California winemaking: deep respect for terroir, commitment to sustainable practices, and unwavering dedication to quality in the vineyard and winery. Justin and Karin's partnership as co-winemakers and winegrowers is remarkable—he implemented regenerative farming in the mid-1990s while she brings design and business expertise and meticulous attention to every detail, from wine crafting to label design. Combined with the family's multi-generational vineyard crew and their patient approach, aging wines nearly a decade before release, there's a richness to their story that deserves wider recognition."

About Garden Creek Vineyards
Garden Creek Vineyards is a family-owned Alexander Valley estate where second-generation vintners Justin and Karin Warnelius-Miller craft wines which reflect their family’s rich legacy in winegrowing in Alexander Valley, Sonoma County since 1969. This passionate couple is boldly embracing a second-generation perspective on winemaking with an expansion into the Anderson Valley. They recently created a second label, Wärnelius-Miller, crafting high elevation Pinot Noir with clonal depth and ageability in mind, made possible by the stunning Golden Fleece vineyard that sits above the fog line at 1,000 feet in the Anderson Valley above the village of Philo. All of their wines are released by allocation to members of the mailing list only. For more information, visit www.gardencreekvineyards.com.

About Charles Communications Associates
Founded in 2003 by Kimberly Noelle Charles, Charles Communications Associates is a San Francisco-based wine marketing firm specializing in family-owned wineries, sustainability storytelling, and women-led brands. Named one of the top 10 wine and spirits companies in the United States by Meininger's International in 2021, CCA has represented legacy California wine families and international wine regions. Charles holds the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Diploma and has built the firm on continuous education, authentic storytelling, and cultivating lasting relationships with media and trade.   For more information, visit www.charlescomm.com or follow @AlltheSwirl on Instagram and Facebook.

Media Contacts:
Kimberly Noelle Charles, Charles Communications Associates
kcharles@charlescomm.com

Sofia Spieler
sofia@charlescomm.com

Instagram: @gardencreekvineyards

Photo credit: Aerial shot Eric Wolfinger

Bottle shot: Karin Warnelius-Miller