Vineyards

Adventurous selection of inspired plantings in Sonoma County

Wildwood

Vineyards

Wildwood Vineyards in Glen Ellen was first established by pioneers James Shaw and John Drummond in 1879 and provided novel clippings from top producers in France. In 1904 it was purchased by the Kunde family, who still owns and manages the vineyards today. Wildwood Vineyards is home to 19 different varieties planted across 98 individual blocks. Each block averages just over 6 acres with soil types ranging from alluvial gravels in the valley floor at 380 feet, up to volcanic clays and rocky mountain side soils at 1,100 feet in the Mayacama Mountains.

Sustainably Farmed
Red Hill Soil Series
Parent Material – Volcanic
Sonoma Valley

Sofia’s

Vineyard

Named in honor of vineyard owner Patricia McGinty’s beloved dog, Sofia, this backyard vineyard site has eastern views of the Santa Rosa Plain and Sonoma Mountain. It is planted to clone 777 Pinot Noir on St. George rootstock. The vineyard is specifically farmed for our Rosé of Pinot Noir.

Planted 2008
Pinot Noir 777
303 ft. elevation, 0-5% slopes, Eastern exposure
Goldridge, fine sandy loam
Parent Material – Sandstone
Russian River Valley

Mill Station

Vineyard

This vineyard in West Sebastopol experiences dramatic cooling effects from wind and fog coming in from Bodega Bay. This delays ripening until late into the harvest season giving the fruit time to develop flavor and complexity.

Planted 1976
Chardonnay, Wente Clone
135 ft. Elevation, 5% Slopes, Southeastern exposure
Blucher, Loam
Parent Material – Mixed Alluvium
Green Valley Sub AVA, Russian River Valley

mill station vineyard sonoma valley california

Widdoes

Vineyard

A rare gem, this vineyard is comprised of Martini/Beringer clones and is dry-farmed. Located near the Atascadero Creek, this vineyard is late to ripen.

Planted 1990
Green Valley Sub Ava, Russian River Valley – Martini / Beringer Clone
120 ft Elevation, 3.5% Slopes, Eastern Exposure
Goldridge, Fine Sandy Loam
Parent Material – Sandstone
Green Valley Sub AVA, Russian River Valley

Barron

Vineyard

Located further North in the Green Valley region where the terrain begins to transition from gently sloping alluvial valleys, to more steeply sloping foothills, and bordering forested Redwood groves.

Planted 2000
Green Valley Sub Ava, Russian River Valley
275 ft. Elevation, 5-10% Slope, Northern Exposure
Goldridge, Fine Sandy Loam
Parent Material – Sandstone

Hallberg

Vineyard

Hallberg Vineyard is located atop the Eastern border of the Goldridge benchlands and just 75 feet off the valley floor of the Green Valley sub appellation. These light sandy loam soils are able to reflect sunshine under the canopy after the cool morning fog burns off, allowing the fruit to develop great color and flavor. Ryan as been working with Vineyard Manager, Kirk Lokka, in sourcing from this great site since DRNK started in 2012.

Planted 2000
Dry Farmed
Green Valley Sub Ava, Russian River Valley
C- Block 175 ft. Elevation, 0-5% Slope, Southern Exposure
D- Block 190 ft. Elevation, 0-2% Slope, Southern Exposure
I- Block 220 ft. Elevation, 2-9% Slope, Southern Exposure
Parent Material – Sandstone
Goldridge, Fine Sandy Loam
Sebastopol, Sandy Loam