1974 Rooted in a rich history of agriculture, Landmark Vineyards is founded by a group that includes Damaris Deere Ford, great-great-granddaughter of John Deere, inventor of the first steel plow..
19891989 Enchanted by the sweeping views of the Mayacamas Mountains and the growing wine community, Damaris Deere Ford (by this time, Landmark’s sole proprietor) moves the vineyard to its present site in the Sonoma Valley.
19911991 Damaris Deere Ford turns her attention exclusively to producing chardonnay and creates the first vintage of our flagship wine Overlook Chardonnay.
19931993 Landmark deepens its commitment to chardonnay by hiring world-renowned enologist Helen Turley. The collaboration leads to Landmark’s signature style: whole cluster pressed grapes, fermentation by native yeast strains, and aging in French oak.
19951995 Named after the town in Illinois where John Deere set up his blacksmith shop, Grand Detour is released by Landmark as the inaugural vintage of and our first foray into pinot noir.
19971997 Landmark’s 1995 Overlook Chardonnay lands a spot on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 List. It’s the first of eight times.
20142014 Landmark releases its first Overlook Pinot Noir. It’s the latest achievement for Greg Stach, a winemaker well known for creating some of California’s best single-vineyard pinot noirs.
20162016 Captivated by the historic landmark located in the Middle Reach of the Russian River Valley, Landmark Vineyards acquired the Hop Kiln Estate in 2016 and opened its second tasting room.
20182018 Two years after the Hop Kiln Estate joined the Landmark family, the inaugural vintage of our Hop Kiln Estate Reserve Pinot Noir was released. Made entirely of our finest estate fruit, only six barrels of this vintage were produced. <br> The Hop Kiln Estate Reserve Pinot Noir is a uniquely designed bottle with the historic Hop Kiln building etched in gold and a wax-dipped seal – a true collector’s edition.
Winemaking
Landmark uses the most time and labor-intensive techniques to produce our wines. Grapes are aged in French oak barrels, where naturally occurring wild yeasts ferment the juice. This creates complex, aromatic wines with deep, expressive flavors.
Our Winemaker
Greg Stach, Landmark’s winemaker, is renowned
for crafting elegant, world-class wines.
Our Winemaker
Greg Stach, Landmark’s winemaker, is renowned
for crafting elegant, world-class wines.
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Our Vineyards
Our grapes come from the finest vineyards and
regions, from Sonoma to Santa Barbara, which
ensures that every grape in every bottle is
the best that vintage has to offer.
Our Vineyards
Our grapes come from the finest vineyards and
regions, from Sonoma to Santa Barbara, which
ensures that every grape in every bottle is
the best that vintage has to offer.
Learn More
Meet Our Hospitality Team
Staffed by dedicated professionals and fellow wine lovers, our Hospitality Team is committed to making your visit or event a truly memorable experience.
Donna Carroll
Hospitality and Tasting Room Manager
Donna joined Landmark during her last semester of college in 2005 as a Tasting Room Associate, just before earning her BA in Psychology from Sonoma State University. She discovered how much she enjoys sharing her love of wine with others and never left! In 2007 she was promoted to Tasting Room Manager, a position she held until 2012 when she stepped into her current role as Hospitality Manager, overseeing accommodations, weddings, and private events.