Exceptional wine grapes farmed in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley
Our vineyard is certified sustainable and family owned and operated since 1856, and thoughtfully farmed by the 6th Generation.
We farm 7 varietals of white and red wine grapes on our 70 acres of land for wineries and home winemakers of all sizes. Our position on the valley floor, carefully maintained soil, morning fog, and warm summers provide an ideal environment for wine grape cultivation.
Our Family History
Tom and Audrey are the 6th generation to farm this land and hope to pass it on to the 7th.
Explore our Vineyard
and Varietals
At Tzabaco Rancho Vineyards, our mission is to provide exceptional wine grapes crafted from multiple clonal selections of proven Dry Creek Valley grown varieties for wineries looking to create superb wines. For decades, our grapes have been made in to countless award winning wines, creating a track record of consistent quality.
Accolades and Testimonials
Our matriarch, Janice Schmidt’s winemaking with our grapes under the brand Estate 1856 has garnered numerous awards, not to mention the accolades and high ratings from wines made by other wineries big and small. We take pride in growing premium product and maintaining strong relationships and transparency with our buyers.
“I have had the good fortune to work with Merlot from Tzabaco Rancho for more than a dozen years. This site in the heart of Dry Creek Valley is well suited to growing top quality Merlot. The Schmidts are committed to growing high quality grapes and understand the concept of being not merely ‘growers’ but ‘winegrower’.”
— Julia Iantosca
Former Winemaker – Lambert Bridge Winery
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