Landmark Vineyards
101 Adobe Canyon Road
Kenwood, CA 95452
(707) 833-0053
info@landmarkwine.com
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Open daily 10 to 4:30 pm
$5 Signiture Flight, $10 Reserve Flight, fee credited with purchase.
15% off case, 20% off two, Tasting Discount-Mention CWA get 2 for 1
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Tours:
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Tours by Appointment
Vineyard Tours & Tasting, Sun or Mon at 11am or by Appointment
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Amenities:
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Complimentary Horse Drawn Wagon Tours, Saturdays, May - October
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Price Range:
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$26 to $65 per bottle
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Established:
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1974
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Vineyards:
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11 acres (Grenache, Syrah, Viognier, Mouvedre)
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Production:
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28,000 cases
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Winery Dog:
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Spanky (Jack Russell Terrier) Finnegan (Tipperary Terrier)
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Description
Landmark Vineyards and Winery was originally founded in the Windsor area of Sonoma County by the great-great-granddaughter of John Deere, “the tractor baron.” They moved to a spectacular 20-acre piece of land at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain in 1989 and built a California mission-style wine estate, with an 11-acre vineyard. The well-tended gardens have fountains, lawns, picnic areas and a small pond. On Saturdays during the summer there is a wagon tour of the vineyards with great draft horses pulling the load.
The tasting room is located inside the hacienda-style courtyard and features a dramatic mural of grapevines covering the back wall and flowing down over the granite-topped tasting counter. A giant chandelier illuminates the well-stocked gift shop, and a fireplace sits in the corner. There are food and wine programs available, as well as a bocce ball court for those so inclined.
Landmark’s winemaking is guided by a single overriding philosophy, “Less is more….The less the wine is manipulated, the more flavors and aromas remain to enjoy,” according to winemaker Eric Stern. The result is fruit-forward,
food-friendly wines made from grapes sourced in the region, with their flagship wine being Chardonnay. The winery makes a number of versions from different California wine regions; the richest are unfiltered and barrel-fermented in 100% French oak. Landmark also produces Pinot Noir and Syrah. There is a private cottage and a guest suite on the grounds for those wishing to spend the night.
Wines and Awards
Robert Parker's recent Wine Reviews for Landmark Vineyards
90 Points 2006 Overlook Chardonnay
93 Points 2005 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay
91 Points 2005 Lorenzo Chardonnay
92 Points 2005 Armagh Chardonnay
89 Points 2006 Grand Detour Pinot Noir
90 Points 2006 Kanzler Pinot Noir
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