Conor with the Russian River Valley in the background
Some young vines sloping down the hillside
Doug talking about the 2011 season. Note the healthy canopy!
An old vine portion of Windsor Oaks. The varying topography is shown in the back.
Healthy Pinot Noir Clusters.
Our Pinot Noir. The nets are on to keep the birds off the fruit. They love the Pinot!
Cabernet Franc right before Verasion. Looks clean and healthy.
For years, Windsor Oaks has been one of the viticultural crown jewels of Sonoma County, encompassing 250 acres of ultra premium wine grapes, which are sustainably grown on a 710-acre estate. Sustainable farming is based on the principle that we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Therefore, stewardship of both natural and human resources is of prime importance to a vineyard like this one.
Windsor Oaks Vineyard is uniquely situated, being located both in the renowned Russian River Valley and overlapping into the unique volcanic soils and elevation of Chalk Hill. Beyond the well-located vineyard blocks, significant areas of Windsor Oaks are part of the “Forever Wild” nature preserve, which encompasses untouched open space and features a rich collection of at least seven types of native oak trees, meadows filled with wildflowers, canyons and a multitude of wildlife.
Each type of grape at Windsor Oaks—and the specific rootstocks and clones within them—were selected for over 50 distinct vineyard blocks nestled throughout the steep hills, high terraces and low valleys. The vineyard supplies its sustainably farmed, hand-harvested grapes to such well-known wineries as Williams-Selyem, Flowers, Pax, Sonoma Cutrer, and Wind Gap. And soon, Brooklyn Winery will join them.
Vineyard Details
Varietal(s): Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay AVA: Sonoma State: California
Conor with the Russian River Valley in the background
Some young vines sloping down the hillside
Doug talking about the 2011 season. Note the healthy canopy!
An old vine portion of Windsor Oaks. The varying topography is shown in the back.
Healthy Pinot Noir Clusters.
Our Pinot Noir. The nets are on to keep the birds off the fruit. They love the Pinot!
Cabernet Franc right before Verasion. Looks clean and healthy.
For years, Windsor Oaks has been one of the viticultural crown jewels of Sonoma County, encompassing 250 acres of ultra premium wine grapes, which are sustainably grown on a 710-acre estate. Sustainable farming is based on the principle that we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Therefore, stewardship of both natural and human resources is of prime importance to a vineyard like this one.
Windsor Oaks Vineyard is uniquely situated, being located both in the renowned Russian River Valley and overlapping into the unique volcanic soils and elevation of Chalk Hill. Beyond the well-located vineyard blocks, significant areas of Windsor Oaks are part of the “Forever Wild” nature preserve, which encompasses untouched open space and features a rich collection of at least seven types of native oak trees, meadows filled with wildflowers, canyons and a multitude of wildlife.
Each type of grape at Windsor Oaks—and the specific rootstocks and clones within them—were selected for over 50 distinct vineyard blocks nestled throughout the steep hills, high terraces and low valleys. The vineyard supplies its sustainably farmed, hand-harvested grapes to such well-known wineries as Williams-Selyem, Flowers, Pax, Sonoma Cutrer, and Wind Gap. And soon, Brooklyn Winery will join them.