Emeritus Vineyards

Highlights:

• Emeritus Vineyards is guided by the philosophy that great wines are shaped by soil, climate, and people!

• Founded in 1999 by Brice Cutrer Jones (ex–Sonoma-Cutrer), now led by his daughter Mari Jones, with a focus solely on estate-grown Pinot Noir.

• Vineyards in the cool Green Valley of Russian River Valley, rooted in Goldridge soil and entirely dry farmed since 2011–2013, saving over 400M gallons of water.

• Winemaking by Keith Hammond: hand-harvested at night, native yeast fermentation, gravity-fed to French oak, bottled without fining or filtration.

• Sustainability leader: certified by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, carbon negative, promotes biodiversity with compost, wildflowers, and sheep grazing.

Winery Description:

Discover the Heart of Pinot Noir at Emeritus Vineyards! Tucked into the cool, fog-kissed Green Valley of the Russian River Valley, Emeritus Vineyards invites you to experience Pinot Noir in its purest form. Stroll through rolling vineyards rooted in rare Goldridge soil, where every vine is dry farmed to capture the true essence of the land. Enjoy an intimate tasting of elegant, estate-grown wines crafted by hand—harvested under the stars, fermented with native yeasts, and aged gently in French oak. Feel the passion of a family legacy, now led by Mari Jones, and the dedication of a team committed to both excellence and sustainability. From the scent of wildflowers between the rows to the soft crunch of soil underfoot, every visit offers a taste of nature, artistry, and California wine country charm. Come for the wine, stay for the story.

Wine types: Red, White, Rose, Dessert, Sparkling, Spirits, Fortified, Orange

Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir

Winery Capacity: 20

Facilities: Bus Parking, Kids and Family Friendly, Pet Friendly, Tasting Room, Vineyards, Walking Trails, Reduced Mobility Access, Selfie Spot, Romantic Spot, Wine Shop, Free Parking