On the eastern flank of Sonoma Mountain, at the headwaters of Sonoma Creek is the van der Kamp vineyard. One of the oldest homesteads on the mountain, it has been farmed continually for over one hundred years with the crops not much different over time and always planted to some variety of grapevine. At an elevation of 1250 to 1500 feet, they sit above the frost line. Two fog banks move up on opposite sides of the vineyard - one from the Petaluma gap that winds up the Russian River and the other that comes in from the bay.

A dark ruby color introduces a complex bouquet dominated by aromas of ripe raspberries, bramble, white flowers, blood orange, and smoked meats. Corresponding flavors decorated with a tar or resin characteristic sweep across the palate. Chewy tannins and a mineral-laced finish hint at its mountainside origins. Destined to age exceptionally well this wine should provide remarkable drinking experiences for the next 8 years or more.