This storied 1860 property is one of the oldest wineries in Sonoma Valley. First known as Madrone Vineyards, the estate was owned by George Whitman, the Hearst family, Enrico Parducci and Peter Domenici. In 1941, Enrico and Peter renamed the property Valley of the Moon. Current owners Dan Zepponi and Tony Stewart bought the property and are championing the renaissance of this historic estate. Winemaker Greg Winter holds a degree in Viticulture and Enology from the University of California at Davis. Greg joined the team in 2006 and works closely with consulting winemakers, Scott McLeod and Tres Goetting. The property spans 60 acres, of which 41 is planted to sustainably farmed old vine Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese and Barbera. These vineyards are uniquely positioned to take advantage of the region’s “banana belt” microclimate – hot, sunny afternoons and cool, foggy evenings. Additional fruit is sourced from select local growers in Sonoma County.

Tasting notes

Aromas of baked apple, peach and lychees are enhanced with mineral notes. Integrated fruit flavors of pear, white peach and green melon emphasize the rich mouth feel and and texture of this wine.

Technical notes

(98% Pinot Blanc/1% Chardonnay/1% Muscat Canelli). This traditional Alsatian-style wine is a blend of grapes from vineyards in the Russian River Valley and southern Sonoma Valley. The fruit was whole-cluster pressed and the majority was fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve aromas and flavors. Approximately 23 percent was fermented and aged on its lees in three year old French oak barrels and new and used French acacia wood barrels.