Vineyards

Filigreen Farms

Horse & Plow wines are made exclusively with organically grown grapes. Organic farming prohibits the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. We feel that in addition to the enviornmental benefits of organic farming, the resulting wines show more varietal character and sense of place. Our growers are talented and committed farmers who are also serious stewards of the land they farm.

Filigreen Farm is located in the Anderson Valley of Mendocino County. It is situated on a half mile of river frontage with deep riparian soils. Until 1986, it was a conventional apple farm. Today, it is a mix of certified organic grapevines, olives, blueberries, heirloom peaches, pears and apples– to name a few! This type of diversity is central to the health of the farm. The pinot gris vines at Filigreen are carefully farmed for low yields to produce aromatic and full flavored wines.

 

Unti Vineyards

Unti Vineyards is a small, family owned vineyard and winery in northern Sonoma County. The Unti’s have been farming biodynamically since 2004. Biodynamics takes organic farming further by encouraging true sustainablity on the farm through the use of compost, cover crops, and special preparations to increase the health of the vines. The Grenache from the Unti’s is dry farmed from 25 year old vines. We ferment it in small open top fermentors along with small amounts of Syrah and Mourvedre for added complexity and depth. The resulting wine has a lovely, fruity nose but plenty of spice and body to balance.