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Arista Winery
Locale ID
CA5719
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About
Arista Winery was founded by the McWilliams family in 2002 with a mission to create the most elegant expression of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. We are committed to sustainable farming practices and sustainable business practices. We work closely with local growers who share our dedication to sustainability in their vineyards. We do not attempt to manipulate our vineyard sites but instead strive to preserve each vineyard's natural qualities.
We believe that wines made in the vineyard are well-behaved in the cellar. We coax them along with minimal intervention and gentle handling. Arista's wines have deep, rich flavors that reflect the unique sites from which they are sourced. Produced in small lots of several barrels, the wines are deliciously balanced with fruit, tannins, acidity and oak in harmonious proportion.
In addition to our wines, we pride ourselves on having created a true destination experience for our visitors. A breathtaking setting of Japanese water gardens, mountain and vineyard vistas, combined with an inviting tasting room, offers guests a welcoming environment that encourages picnic lunches and leisurely days spent on the estate.Originally, the estate was part of a Southern Pomo Indian village, Budutcilan, which was located between the modern towns of Guerneville and Healdsburg. The ideal geographic location gave easy access to the Russian River and Mark West Creek while the fertile soils and temperate climate made farming more productive. In the mid 1800’s the estate and outlying area became a prime spot for the lumber industry because of the large Redwood and Douglas fir groves. It was during the mid 1800’s that a farmer named Ruben Harper moved his family to the area to begin growing, among other crops, hops for the growing brew industry. During Ruben’s time on the property he built his original home site which is where our tasting room stands today. The split rail fence that surrounds the perimeter of the tasting room was built by Ruben Harper using original, old growth Redwood – a testament to the durability of this remarkable tree. Ruben died 3 days before the Christmas of 1857 and was buried under a Bay tree overlooking his estate. To this day, Ruben’s original resting place, complete with headstone and rock wall, can be seen in a block of our vineyard. It is in honor of Ruben that we’ve named the block “Harper’s Rest”.
The King family acquired the property in the late 1800’s and used the property as a horse and cattle ranch. Ownership moved between two families during the 1900’s. This period saw the recession of hops and orchards as the primary crops and the introduction of wine grapes, specifically Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as the new staple for agriculture in the Russian River Valley.
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Last Update:
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5, 2010
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