Features

What is Sustainable Farming?

These days, sustainability is a common buzzword in the Dry Creek Valley and beyond. For growers and consumers alike, it’s a good thing that living a sustainable life is a part of our …

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The Story of “The Mariner”

What makes our Mariner wine so special? For more than 40 years, our experience with Dry Creek Valley’s soil, climate and vineyard diversity has allowed us to choose the best fruit from …

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A Century of Great Zin

Today, nearly 2,400 acres of Zinfandel are farmed in Dry Creek Valley, the most planted grape in the region. Many of the original families continue to farm the vineyards, with successive …

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Lulworth ship painting by Michael Surles
Fumé Blanc Pioneer

Fumé Blanc is at the heart and soul of our family winery. In 1972, David Stare was the first person to plant Sauvignon Blanc in the Dry Creek Valley appellation. For nearly 50 years …

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Pinot ship painting by Michael Surles
Chardonnay Reborn

Chardonnay has contributed enormously to our success. The crisp and balanced nature of our Chardonnay has always been immediately appealing. In 2003, we transitioned our production …

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Lutine ship painting by Michael Surles
Zinfandel Specialist

Heritage Vines Zinfandel affirms our dedication to Zinfandel. Our Heritage Vines Zinfandel comes from an experimental project initiated in 1982 by our Vineyard Manager, Duff Bevill …

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