Guido Family Vineyard is a small valley studded with ancient oak trees
Our small family vineyard, perched on the Eastern Bench above the Dry Creek Valley, illustrates our commitment to regenerative farming.
With Talon Creek running through the vineyard, which has enriched the soil for thousands of years, we are well on our way to creating a diverse ecosystem. We strive to achieve a delicate balance between land, humans, and animals to do what’s right for the Earth and future generations.
Guido Family Vineyard is a small valley studded with ancient oak trees. With high points on three sides and Talon Creek as the low point, the topography creates a unique microclimate. Morning coastal fog and afternoon breezes off the Pacific Ocean are the prevailing weather conditions throughout the growing season. This ideal environment and its elevation lead to milder winter nights and very little threat of frost. Owl boxes line the creek to assist in the natural management of rodents. The land’s natural state and the integration of low-impact farming practices allow our wines to express the complex balance of our four different vineyard blocks:
What is Regenerative Farming?
Regenerative farming is a philosophy that improves soil health by working with nature, humans, and animals. At its core, regenerative farming is restoring degraded soils and doing what’s right for the land and planet.
Why Does this Matter?
Farming and agriculture as a whole are facing an impending crisis. Soil erosion, decreasing land productivity, climate variability, and a growing global population exacerbate an already stressed industry. Regenerative farming is one long-term solution for this problem.
What is Soil Health?
Soil health refers to the soil’s capacity to function as a living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. Healthy soil gives us clean air and water, abundant crops, productive grazing lands, diverse wildlife, and beautiful landscapes. Soil does all this by performing five essential functions:
- Regulating water
- Sustaining plant and animal life
- Filtering and buffering potential pollutants
- Cycling nutrients
- Providing physical stability and support
To manage soil in a way that improves its health, we are:
- Maximizing the presence of living roots
- Minimizing erosion with low-till farming
- Maximizing soil cover with nutrient-rich cover crops
- Maximizing biodiversity by utilizing adaptive grazing
Our wines are a reflection of minimal intervention winemaking and regenerative, organic farming principles while allowing a harmonious balance between humans, animals, and the Earth. We look forward to joining you at your table. Shop Our Wines
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