Black and white image of smiling Damaris Deere Ford, great-granddaughter of John Deere

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.

Enchanting views of Sonoma Valley

1989

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.

Overlook Chardonnay vineyard

1991

Damaris Deere Ford turns her attention exclusively to producing chardonnay and creates the first vintage of our flagship wine Overlook Chardonnay.

World-renowned enologist Helen Turley

1993

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.

Purple grapes

1995

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 our first foray into Pinot Noir.

Landmark’s 1995 Overlook Chardonnay Wine Spectator’s Top 100 List

1997

Landmark’s 1995 Overlook Chardonnay lands a spot on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 List. It’s the first of eight times.

Landmark releases its first Overlook Pinot Noir

2014

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.

2016 Hop Kiln

2016

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.

 Hop Kiln Estate Reserve Pinot Noir

2018

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.
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.

1974

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..

1989

1989 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.

1991

1991 Damaris Deere Ford turns her attention exclusively to producing chardonnay and creates the first vintage of our flagship wine Overlook Chardonnay.

1993

1993 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.

1995

1995 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.

1997

1997 Landmark’s 1995 Overlook Chardonnay lands a spot on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 List. It’s the first of eight times.

2014

2014 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.

2016

2016 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.

2018

2018 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.

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Our Winemaker

Greg Stach, Landmark’s winemaker, is renowned for crafting elegant, world-class wines.

Our Winemaker

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.

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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

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.