Owned by Ted, Laddie, and Christopher Hall, LMR employs an integrated, organic farming system, using simple, sustainable methods. Each part of the Ranch contributes to the health of the whole. Vineyards and wine making, olive orchards and olive oil making, cattle and horse breeding all work together in complementary fashion, as do the egg-laying poultry flock and the organic vegetable gardens. All crops are certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and are grown without the use of herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers.

Estate Grown at our Mountain & Rutherford Estates

18 months in 50% new French oak, 50% neutral French oak

2019 was a very wet winter with rain coming into spring. Keeping the vines in balance was especially important this year. Successful management of the vines along with wonderfully mild weather through summer gave us warm days and cool nights. This is a recipe for success in vineyards, the vintage gave us a great balance of sugar and acid with complete phenolic ripening.

“Distinctly Long Meadow Ranch, the nose of the crimson 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley dances with Bing cherry, boysenberry, black currants, and savory herbs. Vibrant acidity and lush tannins on the palate support nuanced notes of vanilla bean, sweet fennel seed, and cedar. The youthful balanced style results in a versatile wine to enjoy now or after many years of cellaring.” – Justin Carr