Founded in 1996, DuMOL is committed to crafting highly nuanced, vineyard-focused Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from distinct sites in the cool-climate Russian River Valley. The winery is led by Winegrower and Partner Andy Smith, who oversees a small, experienced team dedicated to producing wines of depth, clarity, and elegance through meticulous attention to detail in both the vineyards and vintage-specific winemaking.

DuMOL operates on the belief that the best fertilizer is the footsteps of the farmer, and is devoted to maintaining a portfolio of estate and grower-partner vineyards primarily within a 10-mile radius. Building on over twenty-five years of experience, DuMOL also cultivates and produces small-lot Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, and Mencía from some of the finest vineyards in Sonoma and Napa.

The full range of DuMOL wines is available through allocations to the mailing list, with select offerings distributed to top restaurants worldwide.

Justin Knight’s story of becoming a winemaker is one of hard work, patience, and perseverance in achieving his goal. As a Temecula native, Justin began his journey to winemaking in 2011, right here at Danza del Sol Winery. Starting in the tasting room, Justin quickly realized the cellar and vineyard were where he truly wanted to be. With Old World approaches and years honing his craft, Justin is passionate about producing wines that are filled with tradition and simplicity, while incorporating new-age techniques to ensure great, high-quality wines.

Tasting Room
Open Daily
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Standard Tasting:
Sunday – Friday $25.00 | Saturday $28

Larkmead puts out some of the finest Cabs and Sauv Blancs in the valley. The vineyard itself is beautiful, located right on the valley floor. Sonny treated us great, explaining the winemaking process and the unique history behind Larkmead. Not to be missed if you are in Napa. The Larkmead Vineyards tasting room is open from 10am to 3pm, by appointment.

Longtime Placer County residents, the Mendez Family, broke ground on their Auburn vineyard in 1999, with no illusions of simplicity. When Viña Castellano was started the family knew it was going to be a labor of love, with a strong emphasis on “labor”. Teena Wilkins, who co-owns and manages the vineyard and winery, is the youngest of Gabe and Carolyn Mendez’s four children. She and her father, along with her husband Craig and their vineyard & winery foreman, Victor Brambila, oversee the weekly work at the winery, but the entire family contribute to the winery in some form or fashion.