The Appellation "Selection" Series offers varietals that reflect the unique characteristics of the appellations from which they are sourced, including the famed Russian River Valley, Sonoma County and Carneros.  We carefully select the best lots for these releases, melding the characteristics of each vineyard block and clone to craft complex, multi-layered wines. In exceptional cases, we will sacrifice producing a vineyard designate in order to make an Appellation Designate that excites our winemaking team.

Our winery is situated in the heart of the Russian River Valley, on a ridge top among native redwoods, oak and madrone trees. The setting is nothing short of magical. Spotless and well thought-out, the facility gives way to serious quality winemaking.

With its northeastern orientation, the "crush pad" houses custom belt systems for gently moving and hand-sorting grapes, European presses, and varying sizes of temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The fermentation room is a winemaker’s dream with ample room between the rows of small custom-designed, open-top stainless steel tanks, raised tank pads and pneumatic punch-down devices. The barrel rooms allow for precise temperature and humidity control to provide a perfect environment for fermentations and barrel aging. The winery is complete with a panoramic view of the Russian River Valley from huge picture windows in the spacious warmth of the tasting room.

Through hard work and an uncompromising commitment, we have cultivated meaningful, trusting relationships with our customers, growers and vendors. It is these cherished relationships, built on integrity, honesty and trust, which provide the basis for the continued success of these handcrafted wines.