About Landmark Vineyards, Hop Kiln Estate
Landmark Vineyards at Hop Kiln Estate occupies one of the most historically atmospheric settings in Sonoma wine country. The stone tasting room is housed inside a 1905 hop kiln, the most significant surviving example of a stone hop kiln in the North Coast region, listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and as a California Historical Landmark.
Hops, not grapes, were Sonoma County's first major agricultural crop, the kiln was built to dry them for beer production. When Landmark Vineyards acquired the property in 2016, they restored the dramatic stone towers and converted the space into a tasting room that combines industrial architectural beauty with the estate's 93 acres of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris vineyards.
The estate sits in the Middle Reach sub-region of Russian River Valley, long considered the crown jewel of the appellation for Pinot Noir growing conditions. First Sunday of each month features live music on the lawn, complimentary with any tasting.
Landmark Vineyards, Hop Kiln Estate presents a featured lineup that includes Hop Kiln Estate Pinot Noir, Overlook Chardonnay, Sonoma County Pinot Noir, and Pinot Gris. Together, these bottles provide a focused introduction to the varieties, vineyard sources, and style that define the winery's current portfolio.
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Russian River Valley SettingLandmark sits in one of California's most celebrated cool-climate AVAs, known worldwide for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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Fog-Influenced TerroirRussian River Valley vines benefit from the daily fog that pulls cool Pacific air inland through the Petaluma Gap.
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Sonoma Boutique FormatMost Russian River Valley wineries lean toward small-lot production and family-scale hospitality.
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Featured Wines
Pinot Noir
Hop Kiln Estate Pinot Noir
The flagship, 100% estate Pinot Noir from the Middle Reach, the most prized sub-zone of RRV. Exclusive to the tasting room and mailing list.
Chardonnay
Overlook Chardonnay
Single-vineyard estate Chardonnay from the Overlook block, showing the crisp, mineral precision of the Hop Kiln Estate terroir.
Pinot Noir
Sonoma County Pinot Noir
The more accessible entry, a blend of coastal Sonoma sites showing the house style of elegance and restraint.
Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris
Estate Pinot Gris from the Hop Kiln property, aromatic, textured, and showing a different dimension of what the estate can produce.
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Sensory Tasting
$45
A tasting inside the historic 1905 stone hop kiln with fresh herbs and fruits to explore the five senses, a uniquely educational and atmospheric experience.
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Picnic on the Lawn
Tasting fee
Build your own cheese and charcuterie board from the estate selection and settle onto the expansive lawn overlooking the Middle Reach vineyards.
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First Sunday Live Music
Complimentary with tasting
Monthly outdoor music on the historic lawn, the most festive Sunday afternoon on Westside Road.
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