Vineyards
Acclaimed Vineyards with Stories to Tell
Our Sites
We farm a collection of prestigious vineyards, using sustainable practices to yield wines that showcase the singular nature of their origins. They stretch across pedigreed terroirs in the Russian River Valley, West Sonoma Coast, and Napa Valley, including estate-owned sites and vineyards farmed by our longstanding partner growers.
Estate Vineyards
Owned and farmed by Paul Hobbs Winery, our estate vineyard sites are our most prized possessions. With every task in the vineyard and decision in the winery, we strive to highlight the individuality of each site through energetic, balanced, and pure wines.
Ellen Lane Estate
Russian River Valley
The Ellen Lane Estate Vineyard lies near Forestville, within the Green Valley sub-zone of the Russian River Valley. Beloved for its complex Chardonnay, the site’s defining feature is its amphitheater-like shape, which generates a distinct microclimate. Here, cool air settles longer during the warm summer months, allowing our Chardonnay to ripen slowly and gently, developing its signature aromatics.
site
5.4 acres situated on a southwest facing hillside
soil
blucher & josephine soil series that includes gravel and clay loam
variety
Chardonnay
clonal section
hudson-wente, hyde-wente
Ross Station Estate
Russian River Valley
The vineyard surrounds a historic Victorian home that was built in the late 1850s by the Ross family who grew grapes, apples, and peaches on the property before it became a bustling stagecoach station from 1904 to 1984. Later restored by Paul Hobbs, the farmhouse overlooks chardonnay vines rooted in the coastal influenced Green Valley sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley that is frequently blanketed by morning and evening fog.
site
7.5 planted acres with southern exposure and slopes up to 15 percent
soil
goldridge fine sandy loam
variety
Chardonnay
clonal section
calera, hudson-wente, mt. eden
Edward James Estate
Russian River Valley
The Edward James Estate Vineyard is named in honor of Paul Hobbs’ great-grandfather, the family patriarch and steward of the Hobbs family orchard in New York. It lies atop gently sloping benchlands, where coastal breezes and cooling maritime fog create an ideal climate for fragrant, golden Chardonnay.
site
5 planted acres with southern and western exposures with slopes from 2 to 30 percent
soil
goldridge fine sandy loam
variety
Chardonnay
clonal section
hyde-wente, batto
Katherine Lindsay Estate
Russian River Valley
The Katherine Lindsay Estate Vineyard is the home site of our winery and represents Paul Hobbs’ lifelong dream of cultivating his own vineyard. Discovered in 1998 and named in honor of Paul Hobbs’ great-grandmother, the site is tucked in the Laguna Ridge area of the Russian River Valley. With multiple exposures and a range of soil types, it is an ideal site for prismatic Pinot Noirs.
site
13.3 planted acres with multiple exposures, predominately southern, with slopes up to 20 percent
soil
sebastopol soil series including sandy, clay loam, red clay, and alluvial stones that vary from one block to the next
variety
Pinot Noir
clonal section
115, 667, 777, beba, calera, swan
Goldrock Estate
West Sonoma Coast
Located just five miles from the Pacific Ocean and at 550 feet above sea level, the Goldrock Estate is a singular vineyard. Situated above the fog line atop the second coastal mountain ridge, it endures cool maritime conditions that yield taut, energetic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. This site remains one of the most sought-after vineyards on the Western Sonoma Coast.
site
43.6 planted acres with full exposure and gently undulating slopes from 5 to 23 percent
soil
goldridge fine sandy loam
variety
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
clonal section
chardonnay (76); pinot noir (115, 777, 828)
Nathan Coombs Estate
Coombsville, Napa Valley
Located at the southeastern edge of Napa Valley, at the foot of the Vaca mountain range, the Nathan Coombs Estate Vineyard is named for the founder of Napa Valley. The site’s volcanic soils and cooling influence from the nearby San Pablo Bay allow all five Bordeaux grape varieties to ripen perfectly, producing muscular, structured wines.
site
66.8 planted acres with gently sloping terrain offering slopes up to 35 percent
soil
well-drained cobbled haire (clay mixed, thermic soils) and sobrante loam (soil formed from metamorphic and volcanic igneous rocks)
variety
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
clonal section
cabernet sauvignon (4, 169, 337, hyde, see); cabernet franc (214); merlot (347); petit verdot (400)
Cleary Estate
Sonoma Coast
Just outside the town of Freestone, California and a mere eight miles from the Pacific, the Cleary Estate Vineyard is a dramatic site defined by slopes with an imposing 40% grade. Combined with the region’s prized Goldridge soils, cool temperatures, and oceanic fog, the site’s distinct microclimate yields fresh, aromatic, elegant wines.
site
23.32 planted acres with southwest exposure and steep slopes up to 40 percent
soil
goldridge, blucher
variety
Pinot Noir
clonal section
113, 114, 115, 23, 2a, 667, 777, pom
George Menini Estate
Russian River Valley
Cool breezes and morning fog characterize the climate of the George Menini Estate Vineyard, which lies within the Sebastopol Hills zone of the southwestern Russian River Valley. Ideal for cultivating premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Paul Hobbs acquired this estate in 2012 and named it for the beloved former proprietor and apple farmer George Menini.
site
Four elongated, convex rolling hills with slopes up to 15 percent
soil
Goldridge sandy loam
variety
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
clonal section
pinot noir (667, calera, 115, 777, Pommard, 114, 943, 828, mt. eden); chardonnay (hyde wente, Hudson wente, 548, Montrachet, 72, mt. eden)
Ellen Lane Estate
Russian River Valley
The Ellen Lane Estate Vineyard lies near Forestville, within the Green Valley sub-zone of the Russian River Valley. Beloved for its complex Chardonnay, the site’s defining feature is its amphitheater-like shape, which generates a distinct microclimate. Here, cool air settles longer during the warm summer months, allowing our Chardonnay to ripen slowly and gently, developing its signature aromatics.
site
5.4 acres situated on a southwest facing hillside
soil
blucher & josephine soil series that includes gravel and clay loam
variety
Chardonnay
clonal section
hudson-wente, hyde-wente
Ross Station Estate
Russian River Valley
The vineyard surrounds a historic Victorian home that was built in the late 1850s by the Ross family who grew grapes, apples, and peaches on the property before it became a bustling stagecoach station from 1904 to 1984. Later restored by Paul Hobbs, the farmhouse overlooks chardonnay vines rooted in the coastal influenced Green Valley sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley that is frequently blanketed by morning and evening fog.
site
7.5 planted acres with southern exposure and slopes up to 15 percent
soil
goldridge fine sandy loam
variety
Chardonnay
clonal section
calera, hudson-wente, mt. eden
Edward James Estate
Russian River Valley
The Edward James Estate Vineyard is named in honor of Paul Hobbs’ great-grandfather, the family patriarch and steward of the Hobbs family orchard in New York. It lies atop gently sloping benchlands, where coastal breezes and cooling maritime fog create an ideal climate for fragrant, golden Chardonnay.
site
5 planted acres with southern and western exposures with slopes from 2 to 30 percent
soil
goldridge fine sandy loam
variety
Chardonnay
clonal section
hyde-wente, batto
Katherine Lindsay Estate
Russian River Valley
The Katherine Lindsay Estate Vineyard is the home site of our winery and represents Paul Hobbs’ lifelong dream of cultivating his own vineyard. Discovered in 1998 and named in honor of Paul Hobbs’ great-grandmother, the site is tucked in the Laguna Ridge area of the Russian River Valley. With multiple exposures and a range of soil types, it is an ideal site for prismatic Pinot Noirs.
site
13.3 planted acres with multiple exposures, predominately southern, with slopes up to 20 percent
soil
sebastopol soil series including sandy, clay loam, red clay, and alluvial stones that vary from one block to the next
variety
Pinot Noir
clonal section
115, 667, 777, beba, calera, swan
Goldrock Estate
West Sonoma Coast
Located just five miles from the Pacific Ocean and at 550 feet above sea level, the Goldrock Estate is a singular vineyard. Situated above the fog line atop the second coastal mountain ridge, it endures cool maritime conditions that yield taut, energetic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. This site remains one of the most sought-after vineyards on the Western Sonoma Coast.
site
43.6 planted acres with full exposure and gently undulating slopes from 5 to 23 percent
soil
goldridge fine sandy loam
variety
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
clonal section
chardonnay (76); pinot noir (115, 777, 828)
Nathan Coombs Estate
Coombsville, Napa Valley
Located at the southeastern edge of Napa Valley, at the foot of the Vaca mountain range, the Nathan Coombs Estate Vineyard is named for the founder of Napa Valley. The site’s volcanic soils and cooling influence from the nearby San Pablo Bay allow all five Bordeaux grape varieties to ripen perfectly, producing muscular, structured wines.
site
66.8 planted acres with gently sloping terrain offering slopes up to 35 percent
soil
well-drained cobbled haire (clay mixed, thermic soils) and sobrante loam (soil formed from metamorphic and volcanic igneous rocks)
variety
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
clonal section
cabernet sauvignon (4, 169, 337, hyde, see); cabernet franc (214); merlot (347); petit verdot (400)
Cleary Estate
Sonoma Coast
Just outside the town of Freestone, California and a mere eight miles from the Pacific, the Cleary Estate Vineyard is a dramatic site defined by slopes with an imposing 40% grade. Combined with the region’s prized Goldridge soils, cool temperatures, and oceanic fog, the site’s distinct microclimate yields fresh, aromatic, elegant wines.
site
23.32 planted acres with southwest exposure and steep slopes up to 40 percent
soil
goldridge, blucher
variety
Pinot Noir
clonal section
113, 114, 115, 23, 2a, 667, 777, pom
George Menini Estate
Russian River Valley
Cool breezes and morning fog characterize the climate of the George Menini Estate Vineyard, which lies within the Sebastopol Hills zone of the southwestern Russian River Valley. Ideal for cultivating premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Paul Hobbs acquired this estate in 2012 and named it for the beloved former proprietor and apple farmer George Menini.
site
Four elongated, convex rolling hills with slopes up to 15 percent
soil
Goldridge sandy loam
variety
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
clonal section
pinot noir (667, calera, 115, 777, Pommard, 114, 943, 828, mt. eden); chardonnay (hyde wente, Hudson wente, 548, Montrachet, 72, mt. eden)
Ellen Lane Estate
Russian River Valley
Ross Station Estate
Russian River Valley
Edward James Estate
Russian River Valley
Katherine Lindsay Estate
Russian River Valley
Goldrock Estate
West Sonoma Coast
Nathan Coombs Estate
Coombsville, Napa Valley
Cleary Estate
Sonoma Coast
George Menini Estate
Russian River Valley
Ellen Lane Estate
Russian River Valley
Ross Station Estate
Russian River Valley
Edward James Estate
Russian River Valley
Katherine Lindsay Estate
Russian River Valley
Goldrock Estate
West Sonoma Coast
Nathan Coombs Estate
Coombsville, Napa Valley
Cleary Estate
Sonoma Coast
George Menini Estate
Russian River Valley
Partner Vineyards
Our partner growers share our commitment to meticulous farming and expert care in the vineyards. Together, we strive to showcase each storied vineyard’s particular origins in wines that deliver the Paul Hobbs promise of elegance, balance, and purity.
Fraenkle Cheshier Vineyard
Russian River Valley
Surrounded by gently rolling hills, this vineyard in the Sebastopol Hills region of the Russian River Valley lies in a microclimate ideal for premium viticulture. The hillsides form a pocket around the vines, protecting them from extreme weather and allowing the grapes to attain a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, thanks to gentle sunshine and cool nighttime temperatures.
site
0-3 percent slope, full exposure
soil
goldrige fine sandy loam, pajaro fine sandy loam
variety
Pinot Noir
clonal section
777
Richard Dinner Vineyard
Sonoma Mountain
The Richard Dinner Vineyard has been an important site for Paul Hobbs Winery since our founding in 1991. This revered hillside site on Sonoma Mountain receives plentiful sun exposure, contrasted by cooling morning and evening fog from the San Pablo Bay. This combination allows the Chardonnay grown here to develop rich fruit flavors while retaining bright, refreshing acidity.
site
hillside, northern exposure
soil
dark brown clay loam and gravel with strata of volcanic tuft
variety
Chardonnay
clonal section
old wente, 72
Hyde Vineyard
Carneros
Situated in the Carneros appellation of Napa Valley, the Hyde Vineyard features gently rolling hills that create numerous microclimates and benefit from the cooling effects of San Pablo Bay. A vineyard-designate site since our founding in 1991, the Hyde Vineyard is perfectly suited for growing world-class Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.
site
hillside, east and southeast exposure
soil
alluvial sandy-clay loam
variety
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
clonal section
pinot noir (swan, calera, and beba); cabernet sauvignon (backus)
Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Napa Valley
The Beckstoffer To Kalon vineyard has been revered since the mid-19th century. Planted by H.W. Crabb and named for the Greek phrase “highest good,”the site was later renowned for André Tchelistcheff’s Georges de Latour wines. Located in the center of Napa Valley, we farm a highly specific block of this famed vineyard, allowing us to produce a finely delineated expression.
site
flat topography with eastern and western exposure
soil
gravelly, alluvial soils; cortina and bale loam
variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
clonal section
4, 6, 335, 337
Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard
Napa Valley
Nestled at the foot of Spring Mountain, the Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard was planted in 2001. Named for the little pebbles that characterize the site, this vineyard is renowned for its muscular, mineral-driven Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The site’s combination of sunshine and rocky soils yields wines with an incredible interplay of pure fruit, lush tannins, and minerality.
site
flat with a slight eastern aspect and northeast to southwest orientation
soil
shallow horizon of gravelly loam over riverwash deposits
variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
clonal section
4, 337
Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard
Napa Valley
Originally planted in 1858 by pioneering Napa vintner Dr. George Belden Crane, this site has been farmed by renowned grape grower Andy Beckstoffer since 1997. Combining gravelly loam soils with a prime location in St. Helena, the vineyard yields Cabernet Sauvignon with opulent fruit, polished tannins, and inimitable finesse.
site
flat topography with eastern and western exposure
soil
gravelly, alluvial soils; cortina and bale loam
variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
clonal section
4, 6, 335, 337
Fraenkle Cheshier Vineyard
Russian River Valley
Surrounded by gently rolling hills, this vineyard in the Sebastopol Hills region of the Russian River Valley lies in a microclimate ideal for premium viticulture. The hillsides form a pocket around the vines, protecting them from extreme weather and allowing the grapes to attain a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, thanks to gentle sunshine and cool nighttime temperatures.
site
0-3 percent slope, full exposure
soil
goldrige fine sandy loam, pajaro fine sandy loam
variety
Pinot Noir
clonal section
777
Richard Dinner Vineyard
Sonoma Mountain
The Richard Dinner Vineyard has been an important site for Paul Hobbs Winery since our founding in 1991. This revered hillside site on Sonoma Mountain receives plentiful sun exposure, contrasted by cooling morning and evening fog from the San Pablo Bay. This combination allows the Chardonnay grown here to develop rich fruit flavors while retaining bright, refreshing acidity.
site
hillside, northern exposure
soil
dark brown clay loam and gravel with strata of volcanic tuft
variety
Chardonnay
clonal section
old wente, 72
Hyde Vineyard
Carneros
Situated in the Carneros appellation of Napa Valley, the Hyde Vineyard features gently rolling hills that create numerous microclimates and benefit from the cooling effects of San Pablo Bay. A vineyard-designate site since our founding in 1991, the Hyde Vineyard is perfectly suited for growing world-class Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.
site
hillside, east and southeast exposure
soil
alluvial sandy-clay loam
variety
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
clonal section
pinot noir (swan, calera, and beba); cabernet sauvignon (backus)
Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Napa Valley
The Beckstoffer To Kalon vineyard has been revered since the mid-19th century. Planted by H.W. Crabb and named for the Greek phrase “highest good,”the site was later renowned for André Tchelistcheff’s Georges de Latour wines. Located in the center of Napa Valley, we farm a highly specific block of this famed vineyard, allowing us to produce a finely delineated expression.
site
flat topography with eastern and western exposure
soil
gravelly, alluvial soils; cortina and bale loam
variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
clonal section
4, 6, 335, 337
Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard
Napa Valley
Nestled at the foot of Spring Mountain, the Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard was planted in 2001. Named for the little pebbles that characterize the site, this vineyard is renowned for its muscular, mineral-driven Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The site’s combination of sunshine and rocky soils yields wines with an incredible interplay of pure fruit, lush tannins, and minerality.
site
flat with a slight eastern aspect and northeast to southwest orientation
soil
shallow horizon of gravelly loam over riverwash deposits
variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
clonal section
4, 337
Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard
Napa Valley
Originally planted in 1858 by pioneering Napa vintner Dr. George Belden Crane, this site has been farmed by renowned grape grower Andy Beckstoffer since 1997. Combining gravelly loam soils with a prime location in St. Helena, the vineyard yields Cabernet Sauvignon with opulent fruit, polished tannins, and inimitable finesse.
site
flat topography with eastern and western exposure
soil
gravelly, alluvial soils; cortina and bale loam
variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
clonal section
4, 6, 335, 337
Fraenkle Cheshier Vineyard
Russian River Valley
Richard Dinner Vineyard
Sonoma Mountain
Hyde Vineyard
Carneros
Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Napa Valley
Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard
Napa Valley
Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard
Napa Valley
Fraenkle Cheshier Vineyard
Russian River Valley
Richard Dinner Vineyard
Sonoma Mountain
Hyde Vineyard
Carneros
Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
Napa Valley
Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard
Napa Valley
Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard
Napa Valley
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