Laurel Glen Vineyard

Laurel Glen Vineyard is a 14-acre estate, first planted in 1968, located on the north end of Sonoma Mountain, the iconic peak that sits between Sonoma Valley and the Petaluma Gap AVA on the eastern edge of the coastal plain just south of Santa Rosa, California. The vineyard blocks face east, but lie above the fog line, allowing diffused sun exposure throughout the day and a long, moderate growing season. 

Debuting with the 1981 vintage, Laurel Glen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon soon made an impression upon trade and consumers alike, with its consistent depth, elegance and focus. By the end of the 1980s, Laurel Glen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon joined the ranks of first generation "cult" Cabernets from California. In 2011, Bettina Sichel, a veteran of the California wine industry, became the steward of Laurel Glen Vineyard after teaming up with a group of wine lovers to purchase the iconic estate from founder Patrick Campbell. 

The eponymous vineyard is farmed organically and planted entirely to the Laurel Glen clone of Cabernet Sauvignon, certified as a unique clone by the University of California at Davis. Laurel Glen Vineyard wines have a proven track record for longevity and grace. They are sought-after examples of classic California Cabernet Sauvignon, and can thus offer a true study in how the variety can perform from a great vineyard site.