About Acorn Winery
Acorn Winery: A Family Vineyard and Winery in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley
Acorn Winery is a family-owned vineyard and winery located in the heart of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley. The winery was founded by Bill Nachbaur and Betsy Nachbaur-Visser, who have been making wine together since 1990. They are passionate about producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of their vineyards.
The Acorn Winery estate consists of 32 acres of sustainably farmed vines, including Zinfandel, Syrah, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Dolcetto, and other varietals. The vineyards are planted on a variety of soils, including gravelly loam and clay loam. This diversity allows for a range of flavors and aromas to be expressed in the wines.
One thing that sets Acorn Winery apart from other wineries is their commitment to sustainability. They use cover crops to promote soil health and biodiversity, minimize pesticide use through integrated pest management practices, conserve water through drip irrigation systems, and recycle all grape waste into compost.
At Acorn Winery, families are welcome to visit with their dogs for tastings by appointment. The tasting room is cozy yet elegant with a rustic charm that reflects the history of the property. Visitors can enjoy a flight of wines while taking in views of the surrounding vineyards.
Acorn Winery produces several different wine blends that showcase the unique characteristics of their estate-grown grapes. Their flagship wine is called "Medley," which is a blend of Zinfandel with small amounts of other varietals such as Syrah or Cabernet Franc depending on vintage conditions.
Another popular wine from Acorn Winery is "Axiom," which is made from Sangiovese grapes grown on their estate. This wine has bright acidity with notes of cherry and spice that make it an excellent pairing for Italian cuisine.
For those who prefer white wines or rosé wines over reds can try "Rosato," which is made from old-vine Zinfandel grapes grown on their estate but picked early to produce light pink color juice before fermentation begins resulting in crisp acidity with strawberry notes perfect for summer sipping!
In conclusion,
Acorn Winery offers visitors an authentic experience where they can taste delicious wines while learning about sustainable farming practices used at this family-owned business located within Sonoma County's Russian River Valley region known worldwide for its exceptional quality grape growing conditions!