Hospitality Director Nicole Yasinsac at Dry Creek Kitchen
Friday, July 5

In 2012, Erin Brooks was inspired by the unique character of wines coming from what is now the West Sonoma Coast AVA and a few pioneering winegrowers in extreme conditions. Ernest Vineyards was born to harness that inspiration and explore what might be possible in cool-climate, marine-influenced wines from California’s rugged northern coastline.

Ernest Vineyards’ sustainable and respectful approach to both organic farming and vinification of wines can be traced back to Erin’s agricultural childhood in Texas, and her husband Todd Gottula’s Central Valley farming roots. Today, Ernest farms 35 acres in Sonoma County using organic methods and sustainably dry-farming where possible. Ernest is committed to positive stewardship of the land and crafting pure, honest wines that celebrate health for and in all.