HotelRussian River Valley · Sonoma4.8 · 52
Appellation Healdsburg
Chef Charlie Palmer's kitchen garden supplies the omelet bar, and the terrace suites open onto vineyards.
Dog OK*CouplesWine Enthusiasts
★★★★★2.3 mi
Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma County · Healdsburg
Mauritson Wines
Six generations of Mauritson farming in Dry Creek Valley since 1868.
4.7(63)
Known forCabernetZinfandelRockpile AVACave ToursDog-FriendlyHistoric Estate
About Mauritson Wines
Mauritson Wines has a rich history that dates back to 1868, when the Mauritson family began farming in the Dry Creek Valley. With a deep understanding of the unique micro-climates in the region, founder Clay Mauritson returned to his roots to create small-lot, handcrafted wines that reflect the essence of the land. Visitors can enjoy tastings in a picturesque setting overlooking the vineyards, making it a memorable experience for wine enthusiasts.
Why Visit Mauritson Wines
Clay Mauritson grew up working these vineyards as a teenager before returning to make wine from family parcels in Rockpile, a rugged AVA where his ancestors have farmed for over 150 years. His single-vineyard Rockpile releases appear in the Signature Flight, poured either overlooking the vineyards or down in the cellar.
- Family farming here since 1868, now in sixth generation
- Signature Flight ($30) includes single-vineyard Rockpile wines
- Tastings in cellar or overlooking Dry Creek vineyards
- Winemaker Emma Kudritzki Hall leads small-lot production
- Founder Clay Mauritson worked these vines as a teenager
The Setting
Tastings happen in two locations: seated in a room that looks directly out over Dry Creek Valley vines, or below ground in the cellar where barrels and tanks frame the conversation. Either way, you're on property that's been in continuous Mauritson family use since Ulysses S. Grant was president. Winemaker Emma Kudritzki Hall and her team host by reservation, and the scale remains small-lot and hands-on.
The Tasting Experience
The Signature Flight ($30) runs through Mauritson's handcrafted releases, with a focus on the Rockpile AVA bottlings—high-elevation, rocky-soil wines that anchor the family story. Depending on the day, you'll taste upstairs with vineyard views or downstairs among the fermentation gear and cooperage. Either location keeps the focus on what founder Clay Mauritson learned as a kid: how each microclimate across Dry Creek, Rockpile, and Alexander valleys behaves differently.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Signature Flight
$30Explore a selection of our small-lot, handcrafted wines, including single-vineyard releases from Rockpile. The tasting may take place in our Tasting Room or in our cellar for a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective.
Reservation Required
The Pour
$83$65$67$67$49$57
Wine list. (10)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon Beautiful undertones of shaved cocoa and vanilla pod, as well as swirls of meaty and savory star of anise and sweet woodsmoke. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $83 | |
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County A seductive aromatic profile of dark ripe plum, candied violets, mineral and a dusting of shaved vanilla bean pod, espresso grounds, earthen char and gentle notes of dried herb waft from the glass. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023 | $65 | |
2023 Charlie Clay, Russian River Valley Initially shy on the nose, with aeration this sophisticated Pinot Noir wine reveals intricately woven aromas of black cherry flesh, exotic Darjeeling tea leaf, roasted coffee and toasted vanilla bean shavings. | Pinot Noir | 2023 | $67 | |
2023 Rockpile "Madrone Spring" 48% Petite Sirah, 41% Zinfandel, 11% Syrah - This release combines notes of crushed sweet blueberries, cured meats, herbed olive and toasted almond with undertones of vanilla pod and powdered sugar. | Red Blend | 2023 | $67 | |
2023 Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley Perfumed ripe summer black cherry, pomegranate seed, sweet spice and essence of mandarin rind mingle beautifully with warm pie crust, almond paste and vanilla pod aromas. | Zinfandel | 2023 | $49 | |
2023 Zinfandel, Rockpile Ridge Our 2023 Rockpile Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel has rich aromas of blackberry compote, crushed toasted walnut, violet, sassafras and sweet earthen spice with notes of cola berry. | Zinfandel | 2023 | $57 |
2022 Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon
Beautiful undertones of shaved cocoa and vanilla pod, as well as swirls of meaty and savory star of anise and sweet woodsmoke.
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
A seductive aromatic profile of dark ripe plum, candied violets, mineral and a dusting of shaved vanilla bean pod, espresso grounds, earthen char and gentle notes of dried herb waft from the glass.
Cabernet Sauvignon2023
2023 Charlie Clay, Russian River Valley
Initially shy on the nose, with aeration this sophisticated Pinot Noir wine reveals intricately woven aromas of black cherry flesh, exotic Darjeeling tea leaf, roasted coffee and toasted vanilla bean shavings.
Pinot Noir2023
2023 Rockpile "Madrone Spring"
48% Petite Sirah, 41% Zinfandel, 11% Syrah - This release combines notes of crushed sweet blueberries, cured meats, herbed olive and toasted almond with undertones of vanilla pod and powdered sugar.
Red Blend2023
2023 Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
Perfumed ripe summer black cherry, pomegranate seed, sweet spice and essence of mandarin rind mingle beautifully with warm pie crust, almond paste and vanilla pod aromas.
Zinfandel2023
2023 Zinfandel, Rockpile Ridge
Our 2023 Rockpile Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel has rich aromas of blackberry compote, crushed toasted walnut, violet, sassafras and sweet earthen spice with notes of cola berry.
Zinfandel2023
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Drive Times
From Sonoma hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Mauritson Wines, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Montage Healdsburg | ~8 min | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~9 min | Book |
| Farmhouse Inn | ~21 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~45 min | Book |
| Olea Hotel | ~53 min | Book |
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~1h 5m | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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