Emeritus
2500 Gravenstein Hwy N
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-4464
Winemaker: Keith Hammond
Forum Contact: Mari Jones
Founded by legendary vintner Brice Cutrer Jones in 1999, Emeritus Vineyards is dedicated to making America’s finest Pinot Noir. To achieve this goal, Emeritus established a grand cru-caliber estate program featuring 140 acres of dry-farmed Pinot Noir at two now-iconic vineyards: Hallberg Ranch and Pinot Hill.
Today, Emeritus is stewarded by second-generation President Mari Jones, Winemaker Keith Hammond, and Vineyard Manager Kirk Lokka, who embrace a philosophy that great wines are shaped by three factors: soil, climate, and people. The distinctive soils of Hallberg Ranch and Pinot Hill allow Emeritus to dry farm its grapes, resulting in remarkably deep root structures, while the cool climate of these renowned sites give the wines their pure, soaring flavors. Last, but most important, the experience, wisdom, and passion of the Emeritus team give the wines their spirit, creating Pinot Noirs of unparalleled elegance, integrity, and purity.
