Manifesto
Our Beliefs and Values:
NUMBER ONE
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT…
NOT TO BE KILLED.
We believe great wine begins with healthy vineyards. That’s why we seek out fruit grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or insecticides whenever possible, and we work with growers who share a deep respect for the land.
In the cellar, our goal is simple: guide the wine rather than manufacture it. We favor spontaneous fermentations with the native yeasts and bacteria that come in with the grapes, and we keep additions to a minimum so the vineyard can speak for itself.
Our wines are neither fined nor filtered, and we use sulfur thoughtfully and transparently, adding only what we believe is necessary to help the wine travel and age well.
Every decision, from vineyard to bottle, is made with the same intention: to produce honest wines that reflect where they were grown and the people who made them.
NUMBER TWO
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT…
TO FOOD MONEY.
Wine is built on the work of people. The vineyard crews, cellar teams, restaurant staff, and hospitality professionals who make this industry possible deserve safe working conditions, fair opportunities, and the chance to build a stable future.
We know these challenges won’t be solved by one small winery. But we also believe that businesses have a responsibility to put their values into practice.
That’s why we’ve chosen to invest a portion of our profits in mortgage revenue bonds that help our state and local housing finance agencies fund affordable housing for working families. It’s one small way we can support stronger, more resilient communities while making the kind of wines we’re proud to share.
For us, great wine has never been just about what’s in the bottle. It’s also about how we show up for the people and communities that make it possible.
NUMBER THREE
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT…
TO FREE SPEECH.
Most wine drinkers are offered the same handful of grape varieties over and over again. We think there’s a much bigger world worth exploring.
California is home to hundreds of remarkable wine grapes, yet the vast majority of vineyard acreage is dedicated to just a few familiar varieties. We choose to focus on the rest. Well, almost. Zinfandel, you’re still cool with us.
Our inspiration comes from Italy, where thousands of native grape varieties tell the stories of their regions. Many of these grapes have found a natural home in Northern California, where the dry summer, Mediterranean sub tropical climate gives them the opportunity to not just grow, but actually thrive.
These are wines with character, history, and a real sense of place. They’re a chance to discover something beyond the usual corporate wine offerings, and that’s exactly what keeps us excited to make them.