Welcome to AO

With a new year comes the chance to revisit old ideas and finally give them shape. This journal has been on my mind for a long time, and it feels good to begin.

This space will be an extension of what we do here at Alta Orsa Winery in Mendocino County: farming, making wine, and sharing a place. If you’re planning a wine tasting in Mendocino, exploring Hopland wineries, or simply curious about how regenerative farming shapes what’s in your glass, you’ll find something here.

In the months ahead, we’ll share a mix of stories from the vineyard and beyond. If there’s something you’d like to see, or a question that comes to mind, reach out. Those conversations often lead us to the next story.

Here’s a sense of what you can expect:

News from the Mountainside
Seasonal updates from our vineyards in Mendocino County and what we’re seeing in the vines, the soil, and the rhythms of the year.

What to Do When Visiting Mendocino
Thoughtful recommendations for those exploring Mendocino wine country, from quiet places to stay to the best stops between vineyard visits.

Education
A closer look at organic and regenerative winegrowing, winemaking, and how to approach wine with a bit more curiosity and confidence.

This is one more way for us to stay connected, whether you’ve visited us in Hopland or are just discovering Alta Orsa from afar.

Cheers to sharing the work, the place, and the process.