De La Montanya Estate

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De La Montanya Estate Vineyards was established in 1995 with the planting of the Home Ranch in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Eight years later, in the summer of 2003, owners Tina and Dennis De La Montanya opened the winery and tasting room just five minutes from downtown Healdsburg.

At present, De La Montanya has a total of 270 acres of vineyards planted throughout Sonoma and Lake counties.  The appellations include Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley and Red Hills in Lake County, and from these vineyards De La Montanya has been known to make up to 18 different wines, ranging in size from one barrel (24 cases) to 15 barrels (350 cases), truly specializing in small-lot winemaking.

The tasting room and winery at De La Montanya Vineyards is known affectionately as “The Barn,” which is located among the Felta Creek vineyard and apple orchard. The Barn is where guests experience wine the way it was intended to be, with good friends and family in a welcoming, fun and beautiful environment. Just outside the tasting room is an outdoor kitchen complete with a pizza oven, a gorgeous garden picnic area and even a bocce court.

De La Montanya Estate wines are only available to wine club members and through the tasting room. “While the wine business can be very serious, we strive to make it a fun experience for our guests and wine club members,” says Dennis De La Montanya. “We like to have a connection between all of us at the winery and our guests, which is what keeps them coming back each year.”

By Mike Hyland

VARIETALS
Merlot, Red Blend, Late Harvest, Tempranillo, Viognier, Gerwürztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Primitivo

CHECK OUT
The latest PinUp Collector’s Edition No. 7 includes the 2009 Cabaret and 2009 Desire.  Tastefully photographed in the winery and embodying the high spirited lust for life found in Wine Country, the PinUp wines have become a cult favorite.  Each year, our female wine club members of all ages take their chances in a random drawing to be featured on the PinUp label.  The PinUp wines are available only at the tasting room.

STAY A WHILE
The Little Yellow Cottage in the middle of Felta Creek Vineyards, just a short walk from the tasting room, is a two bedroom cottage, a private and cozy retreat for one or two couples.  The cottage is equipped with a full modern kitchen and dining area plus a redwood deck with spa and much more.  The ultimate Wine Country get-away.