About Lambert Bridge Winery
Lambert Bridge Winery: Crafting Artisanal Wines in the Heart of Dry Creek Valley
Nestled in the heart of Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley, Lambert Bridge Winery is a family-owned and operated winery that has been producing small lot, handcrafted, artisanal wines for over two decades. With a focus on sustainable farming practices and traditional winemaking techniques, Lambert Bridge Winery has become one of the most respected and sought-after wineries in California.
History
The story of Lambert Bridge Winery began in 1975 when Jerry Lambert purchased a 60-acre property in Dry Creek Valley. At that time, the land was primarily used for grazing cattle and growing hay. However, Jerry saw potential in the property's unique microclimate and soil composition for growing grapes.
In 1993, Jerry's son Bruce took over management of the vineyard with a vision to produce high-quality wines that reflected the terroir of Dry Creek Valley. He enlisted acclaimed winemaker Tom Mackey to help him achieve this goal.
Together they crafted their first vintage under the name "Lambert Bridge" - named after an old wooden bridge on the property that had been built by Jerry himself. The wine was an instant success and received critical acclaim from wine enthusiasts across California.
Today
Today, Lambert Bridge Winery continues to be family-owned and operated by Bruce's daughter Jennifer Higgins alongside her husband Chris Higgins who serves as General Manager. Together they have continued to build upon their family legacy while staying true to their commitment to crafting exceptional wines using sustainable farming practices.
The Vineyards
Lambert Bridge Winery owns three vineyards located throughout Sonoma County: The Estate Vineyard at Lambert Bridge Road; Forchini Vineyard at Eastside Road; and Mazzoni Home Ranch at Westside Road. Each vineyard is carefully tended using sustainable farming practices such as cover cropping, composting, integrated pest management (IPM), water conservation techniques like drip irrigation systems which reduce water usage by up to 50%, among others.
The Wines
At Lambert Bridge Winery each wine is crafted with care from start-to-finish using traditional winemaking techniques such as hand-sorting grapes before crushing them into small lots which are then fermented separately before being blended together later on during aging process which can last up-to two years or more depending on varietals used.
Their portfolio includes Chardonnay (Russian River), Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek), Viognier (Dry Creek), Merlot (Sonoma County), Cabernet Franc (Dry Creek) among others including blends like Red Blend & Zinfandel Blend both made from estate-grown fruit only!
Tasting Room Experience
Visitors are welcomed into their tasting room where they can enjoy flights or glasses of wine while taking-in stunning views overlooking estate vineyards & surrounding hillsides! They also offer private tastings & tours upon request so you can experience what makes them special firsthand!
Conclusion
In conclusion,Lambert Bridge Winery is truly one-of-a-kind destination for anyone looking for exceptional wines produced sustainably with care & attention-to-detail every step along way! Their commitment towards sustainability combined with traditional approach towards crafting artisanal wines sets them apart from other producers within region making it worth visiting if you're ever nearby!