Gustafson Family Vineyards: winery information
Winemaker: Emmett Reed
Emmett Reed, winemaker and vineyard manager, previously worked under the direction of consulting winemaker Kerry Damskey at Stuhlmuller Vineyards and Everett Ridge Winery. He is responsible for the day-to-day wine-making process and oversees the vineyard operation. Emmett has demonstrated a strong affinity for the land on which he works and for creating outstanding estate wines. He lives at the vineyard with his partner, Jessica Smith, and their two winery dogs, Samson and Rampage.
Annual Production: 3,000 cases
Futures
Wine futures are sold out of the Tasting Room during Dry Creek Valley's Passport event.
Estate Vineyard Acreage
Our estate property is 247 acres at an elevation of 1800 feet above sea level. The former sheep ranch has rich, red volcanic soil known for producing superb wine grapes. Vineyard plantings are now complete at 20 acres; varieties include Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. The balance of the land will remain as an ecological preserve. When creating the vineyard great care was taken to preserve old groves of madrone, oak, and redwood trees, including the "Sonoma County Heritage Tree."
Our estate property is 247 acres at an elevation of 1800 feet above sea level. The former sheep ranch has rich, red volcanic soil known for producing superb wine grapes. Vineyard plantings are now complete at 20 acres; varieties include Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. The balance of the land will remain as an ecological preserve. When creating the vineyard great care was taken to preserve old groves of madrone, oak, and redwood trees, including the "Sonoma County Heritage Tree."
Grape Varieties Planted
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Petite Sirah
- Syrah / Shiraz
- Zinfandel
- Riesling
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Petit Verdot
- Cabernet Franc