Our estate vineyards and winery are certified sustainable by Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing as well as Sustainability in Practice, and we continually work to reduce our carbon footprint. The regenerative farming practices we rely on include hand-harvesting fruit, rotational sheep grazing, and building soil health with cover crops and composting. We installed weather stations to reduce water use by more accurately pinpointing our irrigation needs. Nesting boxes give protection to owls and raptors that provide natural pest management in the vineyards. Wildlife corridors encourage biodiversity, and we work closely with Sonoma County agencies on endangered species protection and stream restoration. We take pride in leaving more than 85% of the mountain estate unplanted so native flora and fauna can thrive.
Library Guide
Mountain-grown wines benefit from extended aging thanks to tannins with great length and strength, so we grant our bottles additional time before releasing them. "This is not a novel concept, but it’s somewhat rare to see it executed in the United States," says Chris. We also treat collectors to carefully scheduled re-releases from our library. These vintages are special opportunities for you to enjoy the rewards of long-term aging without having to wait. To grow your knowledge on wine-aging topics such as when to decant and the benefits of large format bottles, look through our guide.
This mountain is a spiritual experience. It is a place that I’ve lived with my family for more than 20 years now, and where I am raising my own family.
