Led by nature.
Shaped by instinct.
Led by nature.
Shaped by instinct.
Auteur wines are not crafted to fit expectations. Every new vintage is uniquely shaped by the vineyard, the season, and the intuition of a seasoned winemaker who speaks nature's language. The only rule in our book is no rules.
Auteur wines are not crafted to fit expectations. Every new vintage is uniquely shaped by the vineyard, the season, and the intuition of a seasoned winemaker who speaks nature's language. The only rule in our book is no rules.
We follow the coast, not convention.
We follow the coast, not convention.
The Sonoma Coast is far from gentle.
But from its unique mixture of dense fog, screaming winds, and volcanic rage come grapes unparalleled in their nuance and clarity. So we follow the chaos, farming across the coastline into the cooler pockets of the Russian River Valley, where Goldridge soils and forest edges deepen the character of our Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. For over three decades, we’ve listened to the landscape. And the wine speaks for itself.
We follow the coast, not convention.
The Sonoma Coast is far from gentle.
But from its unique mixture of dense fog, screaming winds, and volcanic rage come grapes unparalleled in their nuance and clarity. So we follow the chaos, farming across the coastline into the cooler pockets of the Russian River Valley, where Goldridge soils and forest edges deepen the character of our Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. For over three decades, we’ve listened to the landscape. And the wine speaks for itself.
Defiance is in our blood.
Defiance is in our blood.
Defiance is in our blood.
Winemaker Kenneth Juhasz doesn’t follow trends. He follows instinct. His approach is shaped by Burgundy convictions, immigrant resilience, and decades of studying how the Sonoma Coast ticks. He works the vineyards with intention, choosing character over comfort and clarity over ease.
Winemaker Kenneth Juhasz doesn’t follow trends. He follows instinct. His approach is shaped by Burgundy convictions, immigrant resilience, and decades of studying how the Sonoma Coast ticks. He works the vineyards with intention, choosing character over comfort and clarity over ease.
By refusing to sand down
nature's edges,
By refusing to sand down
nature's edges,
By refusing to sand down
nature's edges,
he preserves the
complexities other
wineries filter out,
he preserves the
complexities other
wineries filter out,
he preserves the
complexities other
wineries filter out,
and gives every wine its
own point of view.
and gives every wine its
own point of view.
and gives every wine its
own point of view.
We don't make wine.
We uncover it.
We don't make wine.
We uncover it.
Our process is simple: We pick when others wouldn’t. We plant where others couldn’t. And we trust instinct over orthodox. From vineyard to cellar, every decision is made to preserve the structure, energy, and nuance of our terroir.
No excess oak. No heavy hands. No shortcuts. When you don’t force the wine,
its origin becomes unmistakable.
We don't make wine.
We uncover it.
Our process is simple: We pick when others wouldn’t. We plant where others couldn’t. And we trust instinct over orthodox. From vineyard to cellar, every decision is made to preserve the structure, energy, and nuance of our terroir.
No excess oak. No heavy hands. No shortcuts. When you don’t force the wine, its origin becomes unmistakable.
Chef Craig Wilmer
Known for his forward-thinking cuisine and use of wild, foraged and local ingredients, Executive Chef Craig Wilmer brings to Auteur a culinary program of equal caliber and precision as our unforgettable wines. Craig cooks in that same 'Rogue by Nature' way that we make wine, and together we are transforming what guests can expect from a tasting experience.
Chef Craig Wilmer
Known for his forward-thinking cuisine and use of wild, foraged and local ingredients, Executive Chef Craig Wilmer brings to Auteur a culinary program of equal caliber and precision as our unforgettable wines. Craig cooks in that same 'Rogue by Nature' way that we make wine, and together we are transforming what guests can expect from a tasting experience.
Our Vineyards
Our Vineyards
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast
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