The Beginning: A Goat Farm's Legacy
Long before our first vine was planted, this land in Petaluma Gap was home to a thriving goat farm. The rolling hills that now host our vineyard once echoed with the sounds of grazing goats, whose careful management of the land unknowingly prepared the soil for its future as a vineyard.
When Doug and Judy first saw this property, they recognized something special—not just in the land's natural beauty, but in its potential to express the unique character of the Petaluma Gap. The decision to transition from agriculture to viticulture was driven by respect for what came before and excitement for what could be.
"We didn't just want to make wine—we wanted to honor the land's history while creating something that expressed this special place." - Doug & Judy, Founders
Discovering Petaluma Gap
The Petaluma Gap AVA is where cool Pacific coastal air meets warm inland sun, creating a unique microclimate perfect for growing world-class wine grapes. This natural phenomenon, caused by the gap in the coastal mountains, provides the long, cool growing season essential for developing complex flavors while maintaining bright acidity.
Our 15-acre estate sits at the heart of this AVA, where morning fog rolls in from the Pacific, afternoon breezes keep temperatures moderate, and the extended growing season allows our grapes to develop complexity and character. It's this terroir that makes our wines distinctive— particularly our award-winning Riesling.
