Emeritus Vineyards
Sonoma Region
- Family-Owned
- Pioneers in Dry Farming
- Founded 1999
“Pinot Noir is in my DNA.”
- Keith Hammond, Winemaker
Winemaker
Keith Hammond
Keith Hammond brings a deep appreciation for Pinot Noir and a thoughtful, vineyard-focused approach to winemaking at Emeritus Vineyards. With extensive experience in Sonoma County, Keith is dedicated to crafting elegant, expressive wines that showcase the unique character of Emeritus' dry-farmed estate vineyards. His philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, careful attention to detail, and allowing each vineyard's natural qualities to shine. Working closely with the vineyard team, Keith continues Emeritus' commitment to producing beautifully balanced Pinot Noir with purity, complexity, and a true sense of place.
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Emeritus Vineyards
Rooted in the RRV, with vineyards that tell a story. In 1982 – before the Russian River AVA even existed – Gary Farrell made his first wines on handshake deals with the region’s pioneer growers – Rochioli, Allen, Bacigalupi – whose Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards captured a time and a place. Today, they maintain this approach to winemaking, starting in the vineyards of the Russian River AVA and beyond, with the same focus on pure varietal expression.
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