11 Dec Sustainable Napa Valley – Visit Long Meadow Ranch
Until all wineries are sustainable, it is important to share the stories of those that are. My recent story for California Winery Advisor is about Long Meadow Ranch in Napa Valley. The Hall family is focused on sustainability and health. They care about their community and are doing good, offering wine, wine tasting experiences, dining experiences and more. Can you read more in the re-post of my story below.Mayacamas Estate
The first property purchased by the Hall family in 1989, the 650-acre estate is located in the mountains above the Rutherford Bench. There are 16-acres planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese and Merlot. There is an olive grove that is the oldest in California. The property is also home to turkeys, baby chickens, horses and highland bulls. The first wine produced from the property was in 1993 and it was made by winemaker Cathy Corison who was the winemaker at Long Meadow Ranch until 2003. Ashely Heisey has been the head winemaker since 2004. Visit the Mayacamas Estate for a tasting overlooking the vineyard. Tours depart daily from the Farmstead and cost $75 per person. The visit includes transportation to the Estate, a wine tasting as well as house-cured charcuterie, cheese and olives.Rutherford Estate
The Rutherford Estate was the next property added to the portfolio. Once a riverbed, the estate is located on a mineral-rich benchland. On this property, there are 74-acres planted to Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. There are five acres of produce, including 500 varieties of organic heirloom fruits and vegetables. There is also a flock of chickens in a state-of-the-art coop and a colony of honeybees.Anderson Valley Estate
In 2015, the Hall family purchased 145 acres in Philo, 69 of which are planted to vines, in the deep end of the Anderson Valley. Formerly an apple growing region, the proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the cool breezes make it an ideal place for Burgundian varieties. Drive north to the Anderson Valley to visit the Estate tasting room and taste the cool climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Rose and Pinot Gris. Multiple wine flights, as well as an organic olive oil tasting and wines by the glass and bottle are offered. The tasting room is open Thursday through Monday and reservations are not required but recommended.Tomales Station
Three miles northeast of Tomales Bay is the 500-acre cattle ranch where the Hall family is raising Scottish Highland cattle. They impregnate, raise and finish the animals on site, but they do not slaughter the animals on the property.The Farmstead
The Farmstead located on Main Street in St Helena is where everything comes together. The General Store, located in the historic 1874 home of Logan Ives, is where visitors can purchase jams, bbq sauce, salts, wines and more, all produced in an on-site kitchen and all certified organic. Wine flights of the Long Meadow wines from the three estate vineyards can be enjoyed at the tasting bar, as well as olive oil flights and whiskey flights.Discover more from Please The Palate
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