VINEYARDS
All our wines are, first and foremost, an expression of the vineyard. This mantra is at the core of our vineyard sourcing and winemaking philosophy since our foundation. We have developed long-term relationships with family owned vineyards who share our passion in growing grapes and who take a sustainable long-term view to the farming of the land. We create wines that are reflections of their provenance and showcase the imprint of hand on the soil.
A large number of the vineyards from which we source can truly be termed ‘ancient vine’ - the Del Barba vineyard dating back to the 1920's, Canard Vineyard planted 1877, Frediani Vineyard planted in the 1930s, and the Graziano Vineyard dating back to the 1910's. Combined with more recently planted and highly acclaimed vineyards, such as the Nube Bianco Vineyard in Mendocino, means that through our wines you have access to incredible grapes that are true expressions of their place.
The love we have for these vineyards is not only for the amazing quality of grapes, but their place in California history. Many are family heirlooms, passed down from generation to generation and include the wonderful and rich stories of the people. They are a window of a time and place that was much simpler and geared toward making wine for family and friends, not for acclaim or money. We find ourselves drawn to them and want to be a great partner in showcasing the source of the most special wines.
