Land
The three distinct locations of our estate vineyards provide the ideal terroir for each variety. In the far northeastern corner of Sonoma County, the Knights Valley Ranch provides microclimates suitable for growing white and red Bordeaux varieties and Chardonnay. Atop the Sonoma Coast mountains, the Seaview Estate creates Pinot Noirs of profound character. Oakville delivers classic Cabernet. In total, these lands cover 1,200 acres (486 hectares) and only 200 acres (81 hectares) are planted in vineyards.
Land Stewardship
The responsibility to care for this remarkable land is the foundation of our work. Our ability to create exceptional wine is entirely dependent on our stewardship of the land that produces it.
More than half of the land has been set aside as a wildlife preserve, and the remaining acreage is planted with vineyards that are tended with carefully calibrated methods that protect waterways and wildlife, minimize modern intervention, and preserve Redwood and Oak forests.
Certifications
- Fish Friendly Farming
- Sonoma Sustainable (Knights Valley, Seaview)
- California Sustainable Winery & Vineyards
Renewable Resources
- 85% Solar energy (4 ac solar field)
- Water Recapture
Land Use
- Cover crops
- Erosion Control
- Owl Boxes
- Native Plant Restoration
Estates & Vineyards
Knights Valley Ranch
Knights Valley AVA, Sonoma County
A total of 750 acres (304 hectares), and 149 acres (60 hectares) of vineyards planted to Bordeaux varieties and Chardonnay, ranging in elevation from 900-1,900 feet (275-580 meters). It is home to the winery and valued teams and is the only destination for guests to explore our vineyards and wines.
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Seaview Estate
Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, Sonoma Coast
400 acres (162 hectares) with only 26 acres (11 hectares) planted to three Pinot Noir vineyards at elevations of 1,000 - 1,450 feet (305 - 442 meters).
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Oakville Estate
Oakville AVA, Napa Valley
An acclaimed site of 41 acres (17 hectares) with 26 acres (11 hectares) planted on the benchland to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.
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Pisoni Vineyard
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, Monterey County
Since 2003, the winery has sourced limited fruit from this prestigious Pinot Noir vineyard owned by the Pisoni family. Originally planted in 1991 to the Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir clone, the site resides at an elevation of 1,300 feet (396 meters), resting on the undulating east-facing slopes of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. The winery crafts only one wine, Le Moulin Rouge, representing specific vineyard blocks farmed to our specifications.
Le Moulin Rouge