This magical land, located at an elevation of 1,500 feet on a north facing bench of Sonoma Mountain, has a long history of superb cultivation. The site was considered a sacred place by local Native Americans who believe the top of Sonoma Mountain is where the world began, and our family has produced top-quality wine from this vineyard for over four decades. This is one of California's oldest Pinot Noir vineyards, with current plantings from 1952.  Farming practices aim to maximize biodiversity on the homestead, and our family is fully sustained from the crops that we cultivate. 

Ulysses van der Kamp walks the vineyard daily and embraces his father’s belief that “the best fertilizer for a vineyard is the shadow of the farmer”. These dramatically sloping vineyards are farmed organically, with a focus on environmental sustainability and the unique needs of each individual vine. The patchwork of soil types includes loam with volcanic material and decomposed river bed. The top soil is very thin, leading to a more structured wine and a very unique terroir.