Emeritus Vineyards

This experience showcases our estate-grown wines. Enjoy a tasting of five of our single-vineyard wines in our relaxed and inviting tasting room or patio. Learn about the history of Emeritus, dry-farming, and why Hallberg Ranch is one of the best places to grow Pinot Noir.

Stroll through the vines of Hallberg Ranch and experience firsthand the beauty of our Ranch and the care that goes into growing and making our acclaimed Pinot Noirs. The experience concludes with a guided flight of limited-production Pinot Noirs in our tasting room.

Designed for true lovers of the ‘heartbreak grape’, this in-depth tasting showcases our most exclusive single-block Pinot Noirs paired with local artisan cheeses. Discover the breadth of our Pinot Noirs, explore our unique terroirs, and experience how food influences each wine.

Take a sensory journey to the majestic oak forests of France, where Keith will guide you through the art and science of wood–wine interaction. Discover the key differences between French and American oak, explore the craft of barrel making, and take part in an immersive sensory experience that reveals the unique aromas each oak element imparts. Conclude your adventure with a rare tasting of the same wine aged in five different barrels, each sourced from a different French forest—an unforgettable exploration of oak’s influence on wine.

Become a winemaker for the day by creating your own blend of Pinot Noir from Hallberg Ranch. Taste Dijon, Pommard and heritage clones of Pinot Noir, discuss what each clone brings to a blend, and then create your own blend of Hallberg Ranch!

You’ve enjoyed looking at the vineyard from the Tasting Room, but here’s your opportunity to see the entire ranch! Escorted by Riggs, you’ll tour the Hallberg Ranch vineyard learning why dry-farming is so important to our wines. Throughout the tour, you’ll taste wines made from Hallberg Ranch, among the vines that grew the grapes.

For the first time, we’re opening visits to our Pinot Hill estate! Escorted by Riggs, you’ll tour the Pinot Hill vineyard learning about the unique challenges of farming at this cold and steep site. Throughout the tour, you’ll taste all five wines made from Pinot Hill while looking out over the spectacular view of the Russian River Valley.