In 1996, with forty years of winemaking experience, Jim and Mary Dierbergs dream of producing wines worthy of their 250 year plan became a reality. After a long search through France and Napa, while learning the craft and making wine in the mid-west, they discovered the potential of Santa Barbaras cool coastal valleys. The family planted two estates -first their namesake Dierberg Vineyard and later Drum Canyon Vineyard both under their DIERBERG label. These estates, along with the familys iconic warm climate site Star Lane Vineyard, culminated in a trio of peerless properties in Santa Barbara County.Bankers by profession, Jim and Mary are no newcomers to wine. Since 1974, theyve owned the Hermannhof Winery in Hermann, Missouri, which was one of the United States most significant wine-growing regions prior to Prohibition. Located about an hours drive west of St. Louis, Hermannhof is one of Americas oldest wineries. The Dierbergs have dedicated the past 40 years to renovating the property and raising its reputation as a place for education and entertainment.

Varietal/Blend : Pinot Noir.Farming : Sustainable.Fermentation : Stainless steel fermentation / pressed, racked, and then sent to finish in neutral barrels.Aging : 5 months in one year old French barrels.