We are regenerative biodynamic farmers. We work with only organic farmers throughout California who share the same vision as us to farm for a better future.
We choose to invest in our community, in our beliefs, and in the people who steward the land to leave it better than before for the next generation.
EDNA VALLEY
chene vineyard
this 6.5 acre vineyard is a special place to my wife, GG, and I, as we have been farming it since 2018. Certified in 2020 for biodynamic farming practices by the Demeter Association, our approach is guided by an intentional and regenerative approach to be the best stewards of the land we can be. Planted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this site sits 4 miles from the Pacific ocean on the southwest side of the AVA on sandy, chalky white soils.
SLO COAST
mountain meadow vineyard
meet our new to us second home vineyard - Mountain Meadow. Planted to 4 acres of Pinot Noir, this site is 12 x 6 spacing, dry farmed, and head trained, sitting just over the ridge at the top of Highway 46, west of York Mountain, situated in the SLO Coast AVA. This meadow is full of wild chamomile and clover, surrounded by coastal oaks, and neighbored by a flock of sheep who we are lucky enough to share the vineyard with for grazing outside of the growing season.
bassi vineyard
The Bassi Vineyard is located 1.2 mies from Avila Beach, tucked up in the hillsides of Avila Valley, facing due south. The vineyard is planted in 2001 to 30 acres on the 120 acre ranch. The soils are composed of sandstone, ranging from rock outcropping to sand deposits, a reminder of the close proximity to the Pacific ocean. The Bassi Vineyard is owned by Mike Sinor, and farmed by Mike, Ben Taylor and Salvador Mendoza, using organic farming practices.
topotero vineyard
Topotero lies to the west of the Bassi Vineyard border, as it was originally apart of the vineyard planting on the Old Bassi ranch. Owned and farmed organically, by our good friend, Ben Taylor, it is planted to 5 acres of Pinot Noir, with a small Gamay planting that was grafted in 2019. This site was planted on the valley floor, consisting of alluvial soils, due to the neighboring creeks and steep landscape that surround the Topotero vineyard.
casa contenta vineyard
This site is a new Pinot Noir planting in Avila Beach, just west of the Topotero & Bassi Vineyards, one mile from the Pacific Ocean. Sourced for our Rose bottling, Casa Contenta is 2 acres sitting in the heart of Avila Beach. Loamy hillsides make this site an oasis by the sea, with foggy evenings and sunny afternoons during the growing season.
SANTA MARIA VALLEY
rancho ontiveros
Farmed and owned by James Ontiveros, who is a ninth generation California native. Rancho Ontiveros sits on the south side of Santa Maria, planted at 700 feet elevation, overlooking the Rancho Tepusquet Land Grant. The vineyard was planted in the late 1990’s on silty, sandy soil and is farmed using organic practices.
rancho viñedo
Rancho Viñedo was planted own rooted in 1973, siting just east of Rancho Ontiveros on a bench above the Santa Maria River. This site is owned and farmed with organic practices by James Ontiveros. Sitting at 430 feel elevation, this vineyard was planted with 600 vines per acre, head trained and cane pruned.
SAN YNEZ VALLEY
ibarra young vineyard
This site is tended to by our good friend, Alice Anderson, who shares many of the same regenerative farming philosophies as GG and I. The vineyard was planted in 1971 and was farmed for Qupe most of its life. It is a special place and helps us tell the stories of some of Santa Barbara counties first vineyard plantings.
CUCAMONGA VALLEY
galleano home ranch
This historic vineyard site was planted in the 1910's and has been farmed organically by the Galleano Family since 1927. This planting sits due East of Los Angeles in Southern California and is rooted in deep, sandy soils. Dry farmed in the desert, these vines produce low yields and hold stories of an old California.
lopez vineyard
Planted in 1918, 70 miles inland from Los Angeles and certified organic by CCOF, this vineyard is part of California history. Farmed today by the Galleano family, we are lucky to be able to make wine from this old vineyard. The vines are farmed without irrigation in granite rocks and sandy soil surrounded by freeways and track homes. This vineyard is one of the last reminders of an old California.
APTOS
bear valley ranch
Bear Valley Ranch is located just miles from the coast, high in the mountains of Aptos. This orchard was planted in the 1940's and has been farmed by the Theriot family for the last three generations. This orchard is farmed organically with no inputs and no irrigation, just pruned and picked once a year. We source Newtown Pippin apples to use for our ciders.