Where Our Grapes Grow

Because where the wine begins is just as important as how it tastes.

At ECR Vintners, we don’t own sprawling vineyards or century-old estates. We intentionally partner with small, independent growers across California—people who care deeply about the fruit, the land, and the legacy they’re building. It’s not about owning land. It’s about knowing where your grapes come from, why they matter, and who is behind them.

We source fruit from vineyards that have been thoughtfully farmed, many of them family-run, and all of them chosen for their quality, integrity, and alignment with our style: fresh, vibrant wines that reflect a sense of place—without the pretense.

Every bottle of ECR wine is the result of real collaboration—with farmers, winemakers, and producers who believe that transparency and quality should go hand in hand. Just like you care about where your food comes from, we believe you should know what’s in your glass (and why you’ll love it).

Here’s where the journey starts:

Our Wines

  • 2024 Trousseau Gris

    2024 Sparkling Rose

  • 2023 Trousseau Gris

    2023 Red Blend (coming soon)

    2023 Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (coming soon)

  • 2022 Stainless Steel Chardonnay

    2022 Pinot Noir

  • 2021 Chardonnay (lightly oaked)

    2021 Sauvignon Blanc (sold out)

  • sparkling rose from California

    2024 Sparkling Rosé

    Crafted from 80% Mourvedre/20% Tempranillo this rosé comes from hand-picked Lodi fruit, whole-cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel. Carbonated with a gentle kiss of CO2, this sparkling is bright, zippy, expressive and full of energy.

    On the nose it’s like walking through a sun-drenched garden - bursting with tropical fruit, ripe strawberries, citrus zest, and nectarines; with floral hints of honeysuckle and orange blossom.

    The palate? Tart, mouthwatering, and full of personality - grilled grapefruit, mango, melon, and juicy stone fruit. It will highlight golden hour all summer.

  • russian river valley trousseau gris

    2024 Trousseau Gris

    Hailing from the Russian River Valley like the 2023 vintage (only known vineyard growing Trousseau Gris in the US) this year’s wine has a very different flavor profile than the 2023. It is lighter, brighter, higher in acidity, and tastes like it summered in Sancerre but with California vibes.

    Aromas of lime zest, sea spray and a hint of minerality. A flavor profile that has tart lemon, underripe grapefruit, and a saline finish reminiscent of a beach day.

    96% Trousseau Gris, 3.5% Sauvignon Blanc and 0.5% Gruner Veltliner.

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    2023 Trousseau Gris

    Forget Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley we’re serving up this rare varietal, Trousseau Gris!

    Haven’t heard of this wine before? You’re not alone! Trousseau Gris is a French grape varietal occasionally found in France but it is hard to find elsewhere. Nestled within the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County this varietal finds its exclusive home, cultivated within a single vineyard, marking it as the sole producer of its kind in the United States and possibly the entirety of the New World.

    The illustrious Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard has a rich heritage with a vineyard site spanning 125 years. Within its expanse lies this 10-acre organic block of Trousseau Gris meticulously farmed by hand, embodying the essence of artisanal farming practices and sustainable agriculture in this renowned wine region.

    This white wine has a mouth-watering acidity and medium body with sharp notes of ripe nectarine, fresh peach, golden pear, melon, lush grapefruit, and the kind of minerality you’d be familiar with in a Sancerre.

    96.5% Trousseau Gris, 3% Gruner Veltliner, and 0.5% Sauvignon Blanc.

  • california red blends

    2023 Red Blend

    Coming soon: the 2023 Proprietary Red Blend is a blend of 75% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and 10% Grenache.

  • Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara

    2022 Pinot Noir

    Our 2022 Pinot Noir kicked off our first red.

    The Sta Rita Hills AVA in Santa Barbara County is known for cool breezes entering this AVA from three sides making it a premier cool-climate AVA. Lindsay’s Vineyard in particular is a 205 -acre rolling site featuring several distinct limestone-based soil types. This cool, coastal influenced area is home to premier Pinot Noir grapes.

    Our 2022 Pinot Noir has bright and supple notes of red cherry, strawberry, wild blackberry and juicy red plum that settles with fragrant floral notes to give lively aromatics. Floral notes of blooming rose and fresh flowers enchant the nose and when matched with the expressive display of red fruit gives a classic representation of Pinot Noir. But there is always the terroir of Pinot Noir, no? It finishes with a subtle saline minerality that can be best described as coastal earthiness thanks to that salty sea spray near the coast in Santa Barbara.

    100% Pinot Noir aged in neutral oak with 1% of the varietal from Rodgers Creek Vineyard in Sonoma County blended in. Why does that vineyard sound familiar? It is the vineyard where we have sourced our 2021 and 2022 vintages for Chardonnay grapes.

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    2022 Chardonnay

    Our 2022 Chardonnay grapes come from Rodgers Creek vineyard in the Petaluma Gap AVA of Sonoma County. This is our second vintage using these Chardonnay grapes for good reason! The block where our grapes come from sits on the eastern edge -about 600 feet above sea level. Constant wind and fog means later ripening Chardonnay which created a vibrant and refreshing wine with notes of tart yellow apple, citrus, and grapefruit with mild impressions of a salty minerality.

    The Chardonnay was aged in stainless steel so it has no oak properties. If you think you don’t like Chardonnay because of the “typical” California Chardonnays you’re used to then this one is for you!

  • Rodgers Creek Vineyard Sonoma County

    2021 Chardonnay

    Our 2021 Chardonnay grapes come from Rodgers Creek vineyard in the Petaluma Gap AVA of Sonoma County. The block where our grapes come from sits on the eastern edge -about 600 feet above sea level. Constant wind and fog means later ripening Chardonnay which you can taste in the flavor profile - ripe green apple, blossom and citrus flavors abound.

    The Chardonnay is comprised of 99.5% Chardonnay and 0.5% dry Riesling. The Riesling gives it that extra Zsa Zsa Zsu. The Chardonnay was aged in new French oak for 9 months giving it notes of French vanilla as it finishes with a lasting creaminess synonymous of crème brulée.

  • California Sauvignon Blanc

    2021 Sauvignon Blanc

    Our 2021 Sauvignon Blanc grapes come from the Morgaen Lee Vineyard in the Yountville AVA region of Napa Valley. The vineyard sits on the valley floor and is known for crisp mornings and sunny afternoons - a diurnal swing that lends to its high acidity and balance. Flavors of guava, melon, peach, citrus (lemon and grapefruit) and a hint of grass will leave you feeling refreshed. Upon first sip it has a little zing and settles with a longer finish of tropical fruit as it introduces that mouth-watering acidity.

    The Sauvignon Blanc is 100% Sauvignon Blanc comprised of aging in 75% neutral barrel/25% stainless steel.

    Note: This is currently sold out.