rating B+

standout one of the original California sparkling producers

about founded in the late 1970s by Barry and Audrey Sterling, the winery is in a beautiful location in Green Valley in Sonoma County. The area was little planted at the time, but has become a centre for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production. Their wine was served at the Reagan-Gorbachev summit in 1985, and has been served at several summits since. There is a clear appreciation of nature, as seen in the Ocean Reserve wine, produced to help protect marine areas. The winery is still family owned and run.

wines tasted

“Wedding Cuvée” (vintage) ($58)

100% Pinot, three years on the lees, 6.4g/l dosage. A full, fruity style, well balanced by lively acidity.

“Ocean Reserve” (vintage) ($62)

100% Chardonnay, three years ageing, 6.9g/l dosage. An elegant wine with body and weight from sugar and California fruit.

website https://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/

email info@ironhorsevineyards.com

phone +1 707 887 1507

address 9786 Ross Station Road, Sebastopol, CA