Compagni Portis Vineyard

Sonoma Valley

Compagni Portis Vineyard is a jewel remaining from a bygone age. Prior to the current dominance of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc in the realm of California whites, the white wines of from our Golden State came from a mélange of aromatic and semi-aromatic varietals. Though many of these vineyards were torn up for a good reason—Palomino and Colombard hardly made inspirational wines and were more valued for their productivity—a few unique vineyards survived.

Compagni Portis is one of these remaining treasures. Planted in 1954, the vineyard is organically dry-farmed under the guidance of organic guru Phil Coturri. The head-trained vines are a palate of fascinating white varietals—Gewurtzraminer, Trousseau Gris, Riesling, Burger, and some that remain unidentified—producing stingy yields of under1 tons per acre.

The resulting wine is exotic and aromatic, dense and totally unconventional. It is as unique as the vineyard from which it comes.