{"id":118714,"date":"2024-10-11T15:41:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T22:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/?p=118714"},"modified":"2024-10-22T12:55:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T19:55:03","slug":"these-are-the-most-iconic-vineyards-in-sonoma-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/these-are-the-most-iconic-vineyards-in-sonoma-county\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County"},"content":{"rendered":"

Any winemaker worth their boots<\/a> will tell you that great wines are made in the field. To work with grapes that have been grown with integrity, and to allow that fruit to express the ineffable qualities of soil and sun and weather, is what winemaking is all about.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re new to wines from Sonoma County, think of this feature as an interesting cross-section of what the county is known for, at all price ranges \u2014 a shortcut to worthwhile sites and bottles to try. When you come across one of these vineyards or producers at a local bottle shop or on a restaurant\u2019s wine list, you\u2019re in for an interesting adventure.<\/p>\n

Level up by using individual listings to seek out different expressions of a single vineyard from two or more different producers. Open the wines side-by-side, and see what you can taste in the way each winemaker has interpreted those grapes. Wines made from these celebrated sites \u201cwear their dirt,\u201d as we like to say \u2014 they bring our region to life.<\/p>\n

\"Iconic
Hirsch Vineyards northeast of Jenner. (Kim Carroll \/ Sonoma Magazine)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hirsch Vineyards<\/h2>\n

Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, 6 miles northeast of Jenner <\/em><\/p>\n

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay <\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Hirsch Vineyards, Williams Selyem, Twomey<\/em><\/p>\n

This renowned vineyard wouldn\u2019t exist without the vision of David Hirsch, who bought a former sheep ranch on a remote, windswept ridgetop with a view of the Pacific in 1978 and planted his first vines two years later. As the story goes, Hirsch, who had worked in the fashion business, didn\u2019t necessarily have grapegrowing in mind for the second chapter of his life. A winemaker friend visiting from Santa Cruz told Hirsch that if he planted grapes, the wines could be world-class. The \u201cgeologic jumble\u201d of a site, a mile from the San Andreas fault, with 72 planted acres across dozens of different soil types, has been farmed biodynamically since 2011.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cViticulture is a multi-generational endeavor. My father is going to be 80 next month, and he’s planting new vineyards, and replanting vineyards \u2014 and, you know, he’s not doing it for himself. It’s something that you do for the future, not knowing when the peak expression of that vineyard will emerge. Maybe somebody else will make those wines. It’s about getting to be a part of something that is so much bigger than us, and has such a long timescale.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Jasmine Hirsch, winemaker, Hirsch Vineyards<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hirsch Vineyards 2021 \u201cSan Andreas Fault\u201d Estate Pinot Noir, $65. hirschvineyards.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Williams Selyem 2021 Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir, $100. williamsselyem.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Twomey 2021 Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir, $95.\u00a0twomey.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Grapes
Atop Monte Rosso Vineyard above Valley of the Moon, 1880’s zinfandel grapes are in veraison, Saturday, August 1, 2020. (Kent Porter \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Monte Rosso<\/h2>\n

Moon Mountain AVA, in Sonoma Valley, about 2.5 miles northeast of Agua Caliente <\/em><\/p>\n

Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon <\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Louis M. Martini, Scribe Winery, Robert Biale Vineyards, Turley Wine Cellars<\/em><\/p>\n

This storied vineyard \u2014 originally called Mount Pisgah \u2014 dates back to 1886, when San Francisco grocers Emmanuel Goldstein and Benjamin Dreyfus planted Zinfandel and S\u00e9millon at the site. Some of their original vines are still in production today, and the S\u00e9millon plantings are among the world\u2019s oldest. Louis M. Martini bought the vineyard in 1938 and renamed it Monte Rosso (\u201cred mountain\u201d) for its red volcanic soils. He added Cabernet Sauvignon in 1940 \u2014 also still in production \u2014 then expanded plantings to include Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Rh\u00f4ne varieties. Gallo bought the 250-acre vineyard in 2022 along with Louis M. Martini Winery.<\/p>\n

\u201cCabernet Sauvignon from Monte Rosso has this beautiful blue fruit quality and floral aspect. The tannins are usually what you expect with mountain fruit or very high elevation fruit \u2014 very rustic \u2014 but they are much more supple at lower Brix levels. For the style of wines we like to make, which are a little bit lower in alcohol and higher acidity, that\u2019s a perfect match for us.\u201d \u2013 Gustavo Sotelo, director of winemaking, Scribe Winery<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Louis M. Martini Winery 2021 Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel, $100. louismartini.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Scribe Winery 2021 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon, $88.\u00a0scribewinery.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Robert Biale Vineyards 2022 Monte Rosso Zinfandel, $85. biale.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Gap's
Gap’s Crown vineyard northeast of Penngrove. (Dan Qui\u00f1ones\/Courtesy Three Sticks Wines)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Pinot
Pinot Noir vines just a few days from picking at Gap’s Crown Vineyard Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in the hills east of Penngrove. The grapes from the 400-acre vineyard are coveted by Kosta Browne, Three Sticks, Gary Farrell, Marine Layer and other highly regarded Sonoma County wineries. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gap’s Crown<\/h2>\n

Petaluma Gap AVA, 3.5 miles northeast of Penngrove <\/em><\/p>\n

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay <\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Three Sticks Wines, Sojourn Cellars, Blue Farm Wines, Patz & Hall Winery, Trombetta Family Wines<\/em><\/p>\n

Many winemakers view this 137-acre hillside vineyard as the crown jewel of the Petaluma Gap appellation. Sitting at an elevation of 300-900 feet, the rocky site is heavily impacted by cooling afternoon winds and fog that flow from the Pacific Ocean through a gap in the coastal mountain range, through the town of Petaluma and south to San Pablo Bay.<\/p>\n

Premier Pacific Vineyards developed Gap\u2019s Crown in 2002-2005, and in 2012, Bill Price III of Three Sticks Wines purchased the vineyard. Maritime influence, diverse soils and a range of elevations all contribute to the concentration and balance of Gap\u2019s Crown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.<\/p>\n

\u201cI work with two Pinot Noir clones, Dijon 667 and Dijon 777, and Gap\u2019s Crown showcases them beautifully. The constant breeze helps drive the deep fruit and spicy profile of the wine. What I love about the vineyard is that it always delivers. Even with the fluctuating weather each year, the vines are always balanced and can handle the changes in weather. My Gap\u2019s Crown bottling has a distinct voice and adds a great, full-bodied, slightly more coastal element to my lineup of Pinot Noir.\u201d \u2013 Anne Moller-Racke, winegrower and proprietor, Blue Farm Wines<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three Sticks Wines 2021 Gap\u2019s Crown Chardonnay, $75.\u00a0threestickswines.com\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Blue Farm Wines 2021 Gap\u2019s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir, $85.\u00a0bluefarmwines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Sojourn Cellars 2022 Gap\u2019s Crown Pinot Noir, $75.\u00a0sojourncellars.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"David
David Ramey, winemaker at Ramey Wine Cellars, produces Chardonnay using grapes from Ritchie Vineyard near Forestville. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ritchie Vineyard<\/h2>\n
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Russian River Valley AVA, Eastside Road, 3 miles northeast of Forestville <\/em><\/p>\n

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir <\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: DeLoach Vineyards, Arista Winery, DuMOL, Domaine de la Rivi\u00e8re, Woodenhead Vintners, Ramey Wine Cellars<\/em><\/p>\n

Planted in 1972, Kent Ritchie\u2019s property is iconic for its ancient seabed of sandy Goldridge soil laced with volcanic ash and pockets of tufa rocks. Original vines still thrive here, draping gnarled trunks on rock dappled grounds following the downslope of a volcanic vent jutting up through the sandstone \u2014 a rare terroir for Russian River Valley. Winemakers consistently sign up on a wish list to buy more fruit.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLike all great vineyards, Ritchie has a factor limiting its vigor \u2014 in this case, the layer of tuff prevents vine roots from growing too deep (in search of water). Our 20 rows of vines happen to be an alluring field blend of Old Wente and Musqu\u00e9 selections \u2014 part of the original 1972 planting \u2014 giving the wine structure, balance and aromatic complexity.\u201d \u2013\u00a0David Ramey, winemaker, Ramey Wine Cellars<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ramey Wine Cellars 2021 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, $85.\u00a0rameywine.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Woodenhead 2019 Ritchie Vineyard Pinot Noir, $56.\u00a0woodenheadwine.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Domaine de la Rivi\u00e8re 2021 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, $85. domaineriviere.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Leaves
Leaves at Montecillo Vineyards are pulled to create airflow and sun exposure above the Valley of the Moon, Thursday, July 30, 2020. The head-trained Cabernet and other varietals were planted in the 1960s. To the west, Sonoma Mountain peaks above the typical summer marine layer. (Kent Porter \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Montecillo Vineyard<\/h2>\n

Moon Mountain AVA, at the top of Nelligan Road, near Glen Ellen <\/em><\/p>\n

Cabernet Sauvignon <\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Stewart Cellars, Bedrock Wine Co., Turley Wine Cellars, Arnot-Roberts, Di Costanzo, Beta Wines, DuMOL<\/em><\/p>\n

At the top of the Mayacamas Mountains that separate Sonoma from Napa, and topping out at 1,800-2,200 feet, Montecillo has views across the entire northern Sonoma Valley. The site was originally planted in the late 1850s, which invites a sense of awe at the fortitude it took to look up and imagine planting a vineyard at the wild, rocky, windswept mountain summit \u2014 entirely by hand. These days, Montecillo\u2019s highly prized mountaintop Cabernet Sauvignon comes from dry-farmed vines that date to the 1960s. Blair Guthrie, winemaker at Stewart Cellars, which purchased Montecillo in 2022, has traced Montecillo\u2019s history and believes his family is only the fourth owner in over 160 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s definitely a very magic site. We believe it was planted in 1857, which always blows my mind because California was barely a state. And it blows my mind that people were up on the mountain that early on \u2014 viticulture wasn\u2019t really anything back then, and what was existing was all on the valley floor\u2026 The other thing is that the vineyard just does really well \u2014 it\u2019s a very low-input vineyard. It seems to have this magic terroir where the soil is so rich and giving that the vineyard is just super healthy. Even in difficult years it still produces magic wine.\u201d \u2013 Blair Guthrie, winemaker, Stewart Cellars<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bedrock Wine Co. 2021 Montecillo Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon. bedrockwineco.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Beta Wines 2018 Montecillo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.\u00a0beta-wines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

DuMOL 2021 Montecillo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.\u00a0dumol.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Rob
Rob Fischer, winemaker at Marine Layer Wines, produces Vermentino from Las Brisas vineyard grapes. (Courtesy of Marine Layer Wines)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Las Brisas<\/h2>\n

Carneros AVA, off Ramal Road in Sonoma <\/em><\/p>\n

Pinot Noir, Vermentino, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Albari\u00f1o, Riesling <\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Mahoney Family Vineyards, Carneros Ranch, Ryme Cellars, Marine Layer Wines, Bouchaine Vineyards<\/em><\/p>\n

Francis Mahoney, a champion of Carneros as a prime growing region for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay since the 1970s, planted Las Brisas in 1997 at the site of a former dairy farm. Its name pays tribute to the<\/span>\u00a0winds that drive morning fog from the vineyards and deliver cooling marine breezes in the late afternoon. These conditions help the grapes mature slowly, with plenty of hang time, resulting in a bright and juicy profile across varieties. Still owned by Mahoney\u2019s Carneros Wine Company, Las Brisas is planted to 91 acres, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Vermentino, Pinot Blanc, Albari\u00f1o and Riesling.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been a longtime admirer of Francis Mahoney and his willingness to plant alternative white varieties. Being at the southern end of Sonoma County brings a great cooling effect to the vineyard that buffers the warmer temperatures in areas to the north. There\u2019s a great natural acidity in these varieties at this vineyard, and distinct freshness and vibrancy that weaves really well into the Marine Layer style of wines.\u201d \u2013 Rob Fischer, winemaker, Marine Layer Wines<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bouchaine Vineyards 2022 Las Brisas Vineyard Pinot Blanc, $46.\u00a0bouchaine.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Mahoney Family Vineyards 2023 Las Brisas Vineyard Albari\u00f1o, $26. carneroswinecompany.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Marine Layer Wines 2023 Las Brisas Vineyard Vermentino, $35. marinelayerwines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Anaba
Anaba Wines, in Sonoma, produces Pinot Noir from Roberts Road Vineyard. (Courtney Wilson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Roberts Road Vineyard<\/h2>\n

Sonoma Coast and Petaluma Gap AVAs, 10 miles north of Petaluma <\/em><\/p>\n

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay <\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Montagne Russe, Saintsbury Winery, Anaba Wines<\/em><\/p>\n

The Sangiacomo family farms 1,600 acres across multiple Sonoma County sites, yet Roberts Road stands out as the growers\u2019 most sought-after vineyard. Planted in 1999 to 130 acres of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the Roberts Road site boasts the uncommon feature of having two watersheds. The vineyard is distinguished by its marine influence and fog that hangs in the vineyard from morning until mid-day. These conditions foster a long, slow ripening process \u2014 Roberts Road is typically the last Sangiacomo vineyard to be harvested each year \u2014 and exceptionally balanced grapes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cRoberts Road is one of our latest-ripening Pinots. More coastal vineyards have that bright fruit right off the bat, whereas this also has a lot of other layers going on. It plays well into that nice blend of beautiful fruit, but it has a lot more rustic character as well. The Sangiacomos really care about their land and the people who work for them, and they want everybody to make great wine.\u201d \u2013 Katy Wilson, winemaker, Anaba Wines<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anaba Wines 2021 Pinot Noir, Sangiacomo Roberts Road, $74.\u00a0anabawines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Montagne Russe 2021 Roberts Road Chardonnay, $50.\u00a0russewines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Saintsbury Winery 2022 Roberts Road Pinot Noir, $80.\u00a0saintsbury.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Dutton
A Ford E-Transit electric van is parked next to vine rows Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Dutton Ranch in Sebastopol during a Ford Motor Company demonstration of electric professional vehicles being tested with certain Sonoma County Winegrowers members. (Courtesy of Ford Motor Company)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dutton Ranch<\/h2>\n

Green Valley AVA, about 6 miles northwest of Sebastopol<\/em><\/p>\n

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir<\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: The Calling, Patz & Hall Winery, Dutton-Goldfield Winery, Kistler Vineyards, Martin Ray Vineyard & Winery<\/em><\/p>\n

Legendary in Sonoma County grapegrowing circles, the Dutton family farms 1,400 acres of winegrapes and organic apples in the Russian River Valley, Green Valley and Sonoma Coast. The family\u2019s winery property and ranch near Sebastopol is home to the Dutton Ranch vineyard \u2014 the grower\u2019s main fruit source and a vineyard designate since 1979.<\/span><\/p>\n

Warren Dutton planted the original 35-acre plot to Chardonnay in 1967 and it has since grown to include 30 acres of Chardonnay and 10 acres of Pinot Noir. Aside from meticulous farming by Warren\u2019s son Steve Dutton, the vineyard\u2019s special sauce is its location in Green Valley, which runs cooler than other parts of Russian River Valley.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe distinctiveness of the vineyard is the personality of the site itself. Our Dutton Chardonnay is like our other wines from the neighborhood, but there is an uncanny apple-like sense to the finished wine. It\u2019s as much about the texture, like the snap of biting into a just-ripe Gravenstein apple, as the flavors. With the Pinot Noirs the Duttons grow for us, they have a sense of effortlessness and precision. Working with them is a true partnership and there isn\u2019t a doubt in my mind that it makes the wines better.\u201d \u2013 <\/span><\/strong>Jason Kesner, winemaker, Kistler Vineyards<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Calling 2022 Roberts Road Chardonnay, $35.\u00a0thecallingwine.com\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Dutton-Goldfield Winery 2022 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir, $50. duttongoldfield.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Martin Ray 2023 Concrete Chardonnay, $43.\u00a0martinraywinery.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Durell
Durell Vineyard in Sonoma. (Dan Qui\u00f1ones\/Courtesy Three Sticks Wines)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Durell Vineyard<\/h2>\n

Sonoma Coast AVA, off Arnold Drive, Sonoma<\/em><\/p>\n

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Syrah<\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Three Sticks Wines, DeLoach\u00a0Vineyards, Kistler Vineyards, Sojourn Cellars, Scribe Winery, Dunstan Wines, La Crema Winery, Banshee Wines, Auteur Wines<\/em><\/p>\n

This landmark 600-acre ranch with 160 acres of vines lies in a unique setting at the intersection of three different grapegrowing regions, offering elements of each \u2014 the cool and foggy coast, the moderating bay influence from the Carneros, and the warmer temperatures of the Sonoma Valley. Nearly every afternoon, a stiff wind blows in, which slows down the ripening of the grapes and helps develop fruit of a nuanced, complex character. It\u2019s a pioneering site in the county, first planted in the 1970s and spawning dozens of top wines from different producers over the years, including its own widely propagated clone of Syrah. The vineyard is owned by vintner Bill Price of Three Sticks Wines, which offers a guided hike through the vineyard on Sundays \u2014 an experience worth seeking out.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI always feel when I\u2019m at Durell that I\u2019m at the confluence of great forces and powers. As you go into the different areas, you see that in the soil, too \u2014 you see the ancient riverbeds, you see the sandy, silty soil up top and you see the volcanic pumice stones. You see all this difference and you just know that things are swirling around that one spot. It feels like a sort of nexus.\u201d \u2013 <\/span>Ryan Prichard, director of winemaking, Three Sticks Wines<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Three Sticks Wine 2022 Durell Vineyard Origin Chardonnay, $70. threestickswines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Dunstan Wines 2021 Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir, $75.\u00a0dunstanwines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Banshee Winery 2019 Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir, $70.\u00a0bansheewines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Charlie
Charlie Heintz, owner of Charles Heintz Vineyards & Winery, among the rows of chardonnay grapes at his vineyard, near Occidental. (Christopher Chung \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Charles Heintz Vineyard<\/h2>\n

Sonoma Coast AVA, 1.5 miles northeast of Occidental<\/em><\/p>\n

Chardonnay<\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: DuMOL, The Calling, Williams Selyem, DeLoach Vineyards, Littorai Wines<\/em><\/p>\n

Grower<\/span> Charlie Heintz\u2019s grandparents bought this ridgetop property in Russian River Valley more than a century ago and planted Zinfandel \u2014 among other crops \u2014 at the site.\u00a0<\/span>During Prohibition, they replaced the vines with apple orchards. The family reentered the wine realm in 1982, replacing most of the apple trees with Chardonnay. That turned out to be a pivotal decision; sitting at an elevation of nearly 1,000 feet and caressed by coastal fog as it flows through the vines, the 50-acre Charles Heintz vineyard is considered one of the Sonoma Coast\u2019s finest, prized by winemakers for its structured, high-acid Chardonnay.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve crafted so many memorable wines from these magical vines since I first set foot in the vineyard way back in 1998. The wines are incredibly distinctive, unlike anything else in Sonoma or California as a whole, and that\u2019s down to the special vineyard site itself. High elevation, close to the ocean, long-lingering fog influence, late-season ripening, and precise farming combine to give the fruit striking intensity and style.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Andy Smith, winemaker, DuMOL<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Williams Selyem 2022 Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay, $68.\u00a0williamsselyem.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

DuMOL 2021 Charles Heintz Vineyard Isobel Chardonnay, $89.\u00a0dumol.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The Calling 2021 Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay, $70.\u00a0thecallingwine.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Vines
Vines planted in 1888 in the 152-acre Bedrock Vineyard in Sonoma Valley. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bedrock Vineyard<\/h2>\n

Sonoma Valley AVA, 3 miles northwest of Boyes Hot Springs<\/em><\/p>\n

Zinfandel and \u201cmixed blacks,\u201d including Carignane, Alicante Bouschet, Petite Sirah and more<\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Bedrock Wine Co., Robert Biale Vineyards, Reeve Wines<\/em><\/p>\n

This 152-acre vineyard has a surprising Civil War connection. Generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Joseph Hooker founded the site, then known as Madrone Ranch, in 1854<\/span>\u00a0and planted the first vines. Senator George Hearst, father of publisher William Randolph Hearst, replanted the vineyard in the 1880s, and it changed hands many times before winemaker Joel Peterson bought it in 2005 and renamed it Bedrock. Today, Peterson\u2019s son Morgan Twain-Peterson of Bedrock Wine Co. farms the historic site, which recently became the world\u2019s first old-vine vineyard to achieve regenerative and organic certification.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBetween the site, the age of the vines and farming practices, fruit from Bedrock shows an intensity that is special in the world of old vine Zinfandel. The concentrated flavors of bramble fruits, violet and dried herbs serve as a foundation, along with the notable Bedrock structure, for our wine that really showcases the vineyard\u2019s identity. The concentration and complexity of the fruit we get from Bedrock is rare and something we always enjoy seeing evolve in barrel and bottle.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 David Natali, winemaker, Robert Biale Vineyards<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Reeve 2021 Bedrock Vineyard Merlot\/Cabernet Sauvignon, $52.\u00a0reevewines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Bedrock Wine Co. 2022 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, $40. bedrockwineco.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Robert Biale Vineyards 2022 Bedrock Vineyard Zinfandel, $65.\u00a0biale.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Winemaker
Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson in his Bedrock Vineyard in the Valley of the Moon were he uses ground cover to attract beneficial insects for his old growth vines. Peterson also produces wines for Bedrock Wine Co. using grapes from Teldeschi Vineyards. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Teldeschi Vineyards<\/h2>\n

Dry Creek Valley AVA, Dry Creek Road, outside Healdsburg<\/em><\/p>\n

Zinfandel<\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Bedrock Wine Co., Once and Future Wine, Carlisle Winery & Vineyards, F. Teldeschi Winery, Del Carlo Winery\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Two branches of the Teldeschi family are synonymous with Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, one of Sonoma County\u2019s signature varieties. <\/span>In the 1970s and ’80s, Frank and Mike Teldeschi were brothers who shared a driveway but rarely talked. Both brothers and their descendants grow landmark Zinfandel \u2014 Ray Teldeschi, son of Mike, now farms four sites in Dry Creek Valley, including his father\u2019s historic home ranch, and sells fruit to Carlisle Winery. And John Teldeschi, son of Frank, farms his father\u2019s ranch and has had a decades-long relationship with pioneering winemaker Joel Peterson of Ravenswood (and now Once and Future Wine), who has called the Zinfandel from Teldeschi a wine that \u201csings of place.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThose are vines that are truly farmed the way they have been for 70 or 80 years, and all dry-farmed. They\u2019re the most beautiful head-trained vines you\u2019ll ever see, because it\u2019s literally one generation that trained the next to prune, which is just so rare to see.\u201d \u2013 Morgan Twain-Peterson, winemaker, Bedrock Wine Co.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bedrock Wine Co. 2021 Teldeschi Ranch Heritage.\u00a0bedrockwineco.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Once and Future 2022 Teldeschi Vineyard \u201cFrank\u2019s Block.\u201d onceandfuturewine.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Carlisle Winery 2021 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, $58.\u00a0carlislewinery.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Kick
Kick Ranch Vineyards near Santa Rosa. (Courtesy Bricoleur Vineyards)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kick Ranch Vineyard<\/h2>\n

Fountaingrove District AVA, off Calistoga Road outside Santa Rosa<\/em><\/p>\n

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache, Mourv\u00e8dre, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel<\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Shared Notes Wine, Ram\u2019s Gate Winery, Tom Eddy Winery, Valette Wines\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Sprawled on the western slope of Spring Mountain in the Mayacamas, the 43.5-acre site is relatively young \u2014 planted between 2000 and 2002 \u2014 but the Fountaingrove AVA is new, too, established in 2015, and is finally earning well-deserved respect for standout terroir and detailed microclimates. This Certified California Sustainable site is revered for its rolling hills of rich, boulder-strewn soils spun from ancient bedrock and volcanics, concentrated in an alluvial fan that all works together to make vines dig deep roots and focus their energy on rich fruit. The site was purchased by Windsor\u2019s Bricoleur Vineyards in 2018. Acclaimed winemaker Bob Cabral, of Williams Selyem and Three Sticks fame, joined the team in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe cool, coastal climate is dictated by Pacific winds racing through the nearby Petaluma Gap, with south-facing vine rows attracting optimal sun exposure. Since the estate\u2019s inaugural vintage in 2004, there have been 82 Kick Ranch wines that have received reviews of 90 points or higher from leading critics. We consistently receive waiting list inquiries for Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Grenache in particular.\u201d \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Bob Cabral, winemaker, Bricoleur Vineyards<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bricoleur Vineyards 2022 Kick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, $36. bricoleurvineyards.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Shared Notes 2023 Les Le\u00e7ons des Ma\u00eetres Sauvignon Blanc, $85. sharednoteswine.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Valette 2022 Kick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, $37.\u00a0valettewines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Rossi Ranch<\/h2>\n

Sonoma Valley AVA, Lawndale Rd., Kenwood<\/em><\/p>\n

Grenache, Syrah, Mourv\u00e8dre, Zinfandel, Grenache Blanc<\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Carlisle Winery & Vineyards, Winery Sixteen 600, Sosie Wines, Loxton Cellars, Dane Cellars, Mayo Family Winery, Jeff Cohn Cellars<\/em><\/p>\n

Set between two ridges near the back entrance to Trione-Annadel State Park, Rossi Ranch has layered views all the way across the valley to the Mayacamas. The site was originally planted by the Rossi family around 1910 and was farmed by the legendary Val Rossi well into his 80s. Many of the 1910 blocks, including a Zinfandel-forward field blend, were later replanted to Rh\u00f4ne varietals. It\u2019s 42 acres of highly prized, hard-to-come-by fruit, and has earned the nickname the \u201cTo Kalon of Grenache\u201d from winemaker Tony Biagi. Fun fact: You can see this vineyard up close on public roads. <\/span>In Kenwood, Lawndale Road bisects the site, about a half-mile west of the junction with Warm Springs Road.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe thing that\u2019s so beautiful about Rossi is it sits on this uplift of land, and wherever you look, east or west, there\u2019s an incredible view. When you walk through the vineyard, you have a real sense of the terroir and the history there \u2014 I\u2019ll be walking through, just picking up golf-ball-sized pieces of obsidian. It\u2019s surrounded by oak forest on all sides, and I think some of that implants into the vineyard, in a slight sense of herbalness in the fruit.\u201d \u2013 Bart Hansen, owner and winemaker, Dane Cellars<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Winery Sixteen 600 2018 Val Rossi Hommage, $67.\u00a0winerysixteen600.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Dane Cellars 2019 Valeria Blend Rossi Ranch, $60.\u00a0danecellars.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Mayo Family Winery 2022 \u201cJosephine\u2019s Cuv\u00e9e\u201d Grenache Blanc Rossi Ranch, $45.\u00a0mayofamilywinery.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Stuhlmuller Vineyards near Healdsburg. (Mack Lucid\/Courtesy Stuhlmuller Vineyard)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stuhlmuller Vineyard<\/h2>\n

Alexander Valley and Chalk Hill AVA, near Healdsburg<\/em><\/p>\n

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Malbec<\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Stuhlmuller Vineyards, Silver Oak, Aperture Cellars, Overshine Wine Co., Dutcher Crossing Winery, Mazzocco Sonoma, DeLorimier Winery, Bannister Wines, Williamson Wines<\/em><\/p>\n

This diverse family-owned vineyard with 155 planted acres is at the cooler, southern end of the Alexander Valley near where it meets the Russian River and Chalk Hill valleys. The site was first planted in the 1980s and for years, the family were growers only, selling their fruit to high-end labels like Silver Oak.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Stuhlmuller family built a small winery in a historic red barn on the property in the early 2000s, where standout winemaker Leo Steen oversaw winemaking for years. (Steen\u2019s prot\u00e9g\u00e9, Zac Childers, now heads up the program.) Stuhlmuller\u2019s 30-year-old Chardonnay is highly prized as is the 30-year-old hillside Cabernet Sauvignon, some of which is snapped up by Jesse Katz at Aperture.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI began here as an intern in 2011 \u2014 this place just spoke to me. It was definitely where I saw myself; where I wanted to land. My office looks due east towards Mount Saint Helena, and when I\u2019m up on the catwalk above the tanks, I can follow the treeline down to the Russian River and then up towards Fitch Mountain. <\/em>We\u2019ve got cattle on the property in the upper hillside, and stands of redwood, Douglas fir, oaks and manzanitas, plus jackrabbits, egrets \u2014 a very idyllic setting\u2026 One year, we had a bear get into the top block of Chardonnay. It\u2019s a tiny little block and the yields are very low up there with the volcanic soils \u2014 but that bear ate really well.\u201d \u2013 Zac Childers, winemaker, Stuhlmuller Vineyards<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stuhlmuller Vineyards 2020 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, $45. stuhlmullervineyards.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Dutcher Crossing 2021 Stuhlmuller Vineyard Chardonnay, $45. dutchercrossing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Bannister 2018 Chardonnay, $34.\u00a0bannisterwines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Las Cimas<\/h2>\n

Russian River Valley AVA, off Westside Road, near Healdsburg <\/em><\/p>\n

Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Nebbiolo, Grignolino, Ribolla Gialla, Erbaluce, Favorita, Falanghina, Fiano, and more <\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Idlewild Wines, Comunit\u00e0, Arnot-Roberts, Ryme Cellars, Jolie-Laide<\/em><\/p>\n

Beyond Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this is a site that showcases the diversity of grape varieties that grow beautifully in Sonoma County and in Russian River Valley. The ranch has undergone a recent transformation under Healdsburg winemaker Sam Bilbro and owner David Drummond, who bought the 500-acre, high-elevation site in 2018<\/span>. Bilbro and Drummond knew there was a greater purpose to this site and changed over roughly 50 out of the site\u2019s 70-plus planted acres to unusual, difficult-to-source Italian varieties \u2014 46 different ones. The site has views that stretch across wide swaths of the county, and the grapes are now grown with organic and regenerative farming practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFrom when I first got there, and this was basically a conventionally farmed production vineyard, to now \u2014 it\u2019s vibrant, there\u2019s a diverse clover-based cover crop, and every spring there is crimson clover that is just booming, and you see bees buzzing all over the vineyard, you see other insect life, good predatory insect life. The place is just alive now. It\u2019s alive in the soil, it\u2019s alive in the general ecology you can see, and then it\u2019s alive in the diversity of the plantings. It\u2019s all of that at once.\u201d \u2013 Sam Bilbro, winemaker, Idlewild Wines, Comunit\u00e0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Idlewild Wines 2023 Freisa Las Cimas Vineyard, $42.\u00a0idlewildwines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Arnot-Roberts 2023 Falanghina Las Cimas Vineyard.\u00a0arnotroberts.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Jolie-Laide 2022 Mondeuse Noire Las Cimas Vineyard, $42.\u00a0jolielaidewines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Winemaker Matt Duffy checks bud break on Pinot Noir vines in the Bacigalupi Vineyard near Healdsburg, March 28, 2024. (Chad Surmick \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bacigalupi Vineyard<\/h2>\n

Russian River Valley AVA, on Westside Rd., near Healdsburg<\/em><\/p>\n

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir<\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Williams Selyem, Russian River Vineyards, Vaughn Duffy Wines<\/em><\/p>\n

The 120-acre homestead Goddard Ranch was established in 1956 by the late Charles Bacigalupi, along with wife Helen. Today, the<\/span> winery is still run by several generations of the same family and has expanded to several other nearby vineyards, all flourishing with natural tributaries and springs encouraging distinctive cool-climate character. Goddard is most famous for its Chardonnay block that went into the legendary 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that won the 1976 Judgment of Paris and helped put the California wine industry on the global map.\u00a0<\/span>Lesser-known lore is that Charles Bacigalupi coaxed luminary vintner Karl Wente to give him some French Pinot Noir budwood, one of the first well-documented plantings of the variety in the Russian River Valley.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGoddard Ranch still boasts some of the original Paris Chardonnay blocks thriving with vines from the 1960s. It\u2019s also home to a massive, ancient oak tree that I love \u2014 I visit it when I\u2019m out in the vineyard to admire how beautiful the whole property is.\u201d \u2013 Ashley Herzberg, winemaker, Bacigalupi Vineyards<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bacigalupi 2022 Goddard Ranch Chardonnay, $65.\u00a0bacigalupivineyards.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Vaughn Duffy 2022 Bacigalupi Vineyards Pinot Noir, $75.\u00a0vaughnduffywines.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Russian River Vineyards 2022 Bacigalupi Vineyards Chardonnay, $67. russianrivervineyards.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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View of Lake Sonoma near Florence Vineyard in Geyserville. (Courtesy of Jack Florence)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Florence Vineyard<\/h2>\n

Rockpile AVA, near Lake Sonoma<\/em><\/p>\n

Zinfandel, Petite Sirah<\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Florence Vineyard, Rockpile Vineyards, Calafia Cellars, Mazzocco Sonoma, Pezzi King Vineyards, Carol Shelton Wines<\/em><\/p>\n

On a high ridgetop bordering the far northwest corner of Dry Creek, overlooking the two long arms of Lake Sonoma, is the Rockpile AVA, one of the most unforgiving, out-there places to grow grapes in Sonoma County. Wildfire and drought are constant concerns, as is the nearby presence of the Rodgers Creek fault. In 1994, Jack Florence Jr. planted the first blocks of the now-legendary Rockpile Zin, bringing over budwood from Cloverdale\u2019s tiny, hundred-year-old St.\u00a0<\/span>Peter\u2019s Church Vineyard. His family is one of the pioneers here, along with the Gloeckners of Westphall Ranch, the Park family of Rockpile Vineyards (now owned by Wilson Artisan Wines), and the Mauritsons of Mauritson Wines. At 1,200 feet in elevation, Florence\u2019s 12-acre vineyard is a rocky, northward-facing site that yields fruit with intense flavors and a distinct minerality. Florence has sold the fruit for decades and began making his own wine in 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just the sheer ruggedness of it, the closeness with nature. It\u2019s quiet enough that you\u00a0really feel like you\u2019re in another world. So much of Sonoma County is close into towns now, but this is one of those places that is still way out there. The way the fog rolls in over the hills and comes up from Lake Sonoma, gives that surreal feel to it and puts you at one with nature.\u201d \u2013 <\/strong><\/span>Jack Florence Jr., Florence Vineyard<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rockpile Vineyards 2021 Florence Zinfandel, $63.\u00a0rockpilevineyards.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Florence Vineyard 2021 Rockpile Petite Sirah, $60.\u00a0florencevineyard.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Mazzocco Sonoma 2021 Rockpile Florence Reserve Zinfandel, $65. mazzocco.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Autumn leaves of pinot noir grape vines at Terra de Promissio vineyard on South Ely Road in Petaluma, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. (Beth Schlanker \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Terra de Promissio<\/h2>\n

Petaluma Gap AVA, about 4 miles east of downtown Petaluma<\/em><\/p>\n

Pinot Noir<\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Williams Selyem, The Calling, Gary Farrell Winery<\/em><\/p>\n

Gently rolling hills overlook the Petaluma River, spanning 50 acres kissed by wind and fog flowing from the Sonoma Coast and San Pablo Bay. As the name says, this is \u201cthe land of promise.\u201d The first 32 acres were planted in 2002, with every row farmed as it is<\/span>\u00a0today, customized to each client winemaker\u2019s meticulous instructions. The property\u2019s Dijon clones produce smaller berries and clusters, but that\u2019s what makes the fruit so coveted for its concentrated flavors and mischievous nature that ambitious winemakers love to pamper. Terra de Promissio\u2019s own wines are so valued that they are allocated almost exclusively to its members.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe get just 5 tons from two blocks from this gem of a property, but I love its ideal terroir for its balance of earth and fruit characteristics. The soil, sun exposure, hill elevation, vine density, and the wind and fog of the Petaluma Gap all contribute to the grapes developing a slow maturation and extended hang time. This results in intensely flavored grapes and a chemistry for age-worthy wines.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 James MacPhail, winemaker, The Calling<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Calling 2021 Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir, $80.\u00a0thecallingwine.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Gary Farrell 2019 Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir, $90.\u00a0garyfarrellwinery.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Williams Selyem 2022 Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir, $78.\u00a0williamsselyem.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Winemaker Max Reichwage, who uses grapes from the Mancini Ranch vineyard to produce a white wine. (Eileen Roche\/for Sonoma Magazine)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mancini Ranch<\/h2>\n

Russian River Valley AVA, near the corner of Olivet & Piner roads in Santa Rosa<\/em><\/p>\n

Zinfandel, Carignane, mixed field blend<\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Ridge Vineyards, Carlisle Winery & Vineyards, Reichwage Winery<\/em><\/p>\n

The historic 16-acre vineyard is a very rare, dry-farmed field blend of some 21 varieties, planted between 1922 and 1924 by Italian immigrant Luca Mancini amid still-existing ancient oak, walnut, apple, pear and plum trees. While lots of Zin and a good amount of Carignane dominate, the site is a wonderland of so many obscure grapes that it becomes a magical adventure exploring them all. Abouriou, Blauer Portugeiser and Elbling are just a few of the delights. In 2018, current vineyard owner Max Reichwage grafted even more marvels like Mondeuse, Plavac Mali and Clairette Blanche. Reichwage is working diligently to restore the previously neglected property\u2019s soil and vine health, honoring a truly unique salute to Sonoma County\u2019s winemaking<\/span>\u00a0roots.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe old vines tend to produce very little fruit (about 1 ton per acre) and are very fragile \u2014 many of the trunks would topple over if we didn\u2019t manage them so carefully. But I bought this vineyard to satisfy my own curiosity about the plantings, and also as a way to evaluate more heat-tolerant varieties due to our warming climate and drought. There is even one unknown variety of teinturier (rare, red-flesh grapes) that UC Davis does not have in their DNA database, so I jokingly refer to it as \u2018Mancini Bouschet.\u2019\u201d \u2013 Max Reichwage, winemaker, Reichwage Winery<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ridge Vineyards 2022 Mancini Ranch Blend, $42.\u00a0ridgewine.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Carlisle 2022 Mancini Ranch Zinfandel, $56.\u00a0carlislewinery.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Reichwage Winery 2021 Mancini Ranch White Wine, $35.\u00a0reichwage.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Sunrise on a winter morning at J. Rochioli Vineyards & Winery in Healdsburg. (Kim Carroll)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rochioli Vineyard<\/h2>\n

Russian River Valley AVA, on Westside Road, near Healdsburg<\/em><\/p>\n

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah<\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: J. Rochioli Vineyard & Winery, Gary Farrell Winery, Ramey Wine Cellars, Williams Selyem, Castalia Wines, Holdredge Wines, Longboard Vineyards<\/em><\/p>\n

When visionary winegrower Joe Rochioli Jr. died in 2022<\/a> at the age of 88, his obituary noted that he was survived by his family \u2014 and the 900,000 vines he lovingly cared for on his family\u2019s ranch. Rochioli Jr. was considered the founding father of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Back in 1968, he was likely the first to plant Pinot Noir in the valley, and his son, Tom Rochioli, and grandchildren still oversee the family\u2019s 130 planted acres today. Rochioli was also one of the first to divide their plantings into blocks based on terroir and to make wines separately from those blocks. In addition to the classic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Rochioli is known for some of the oldest plantings of Sauvignon Blanc in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I walk through those old vineyards, I do think about the past… I remember my grandfather walking through the Sauvignon Blanc vineyard right before he died, looking at those massive vines. If you knew my father \u2014 I think I’m much like him. Especially when I was a young guy, finding my way, doing the work, really seeing every vine over and over \u2014 you get to know them. You see a plant that was trained a certain way, or grew a certain way, and you recognize it. You get to know their growth patterns. It just really gets in your blood. I think when you love what you do so much, that is all a part of it.\u201d \u2013 Tom Rochioli, winemaker, J. Rochioli Vineyard & Winery\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

J. Rochioli Vineyard & Winery 2022 Estate Pinot Noir, $72.\u00a0rochioliwinery.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Gary Farrell Winery 2020 Rochioli Vineyard Pinot Noir, $90.\u00a0garyfarrell.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Longboard Vineyards 2023 Rochioli Vineyard Chardonnay, $56. longboardvineyards.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Bernier Zinyard<\/h2>\n

Dry Creek Valley AVA, off Canyon Road, just west of Geyserville <\/em><\/p>\n

Zinfandel, Petite Sirah <\/em><\/p>\n

Producers: Peterson Winery, Dutcher Crossing Winery, Quivira Vineyards, Sbragia Family Vineyards<\/em><\/p>\n

Zinfandel isn\u2019t the only crop that Bernier Farms grows on the rugged, dusty hillsides of the Dry Creek and Alexander valleys \u2014 the Bernier family also cultivates 14 varieties of garlic \u2014 but it\u2019s definitely the most celebrated. Founding grower Paul Bernier learned the secrets of dry farming grapes in the 1970s from \u201cold Italians\u201d who came before him and built a reputation for producing great Zinfandel on marginal land. With help from his son Zureal, Bernier planted Zinfandel on the family\u2019s home ranch in the early 1990s and added Petite Sirah in 2003. The resulting Bernier Zinyard, covering just 2.5 acres and entirely dry-farmed, is the family\u2019s longest-running vineyard designate and a winemaker favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe soil on their hillside is unique, with a nice mix of sand and loam. The Berniers practice dry-farming, organic composting and use cover crops, all of which make for strongly established but balanced vines. The resulting grapes and wine are always tasty and picked at a lower sugar (content) than many other Zin vineyards to retain their acid and sugar balance. The wine usually finishes in the low 13 percents [in ABV] and has a more delicate, perfumed character than darker, jammier Zinfandels.\u201d \u2013<\/strong> Jamie Peterson, winemaker and general manager, Peterson Winery<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Three to Try:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Peterson Winery 2019 Bernier Zinyard Zinfandel, $36.\u00a0petersonwinery.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Dutcher Crossing 2019 Bernier-Sibary Vineyard Zinfandel, $52. dutchercrossingwinery.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Quivira Vineyards 2018 Pillsbury Vineyard Zinfandel, $50.\u00a0quivirawine.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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