Coursey Graves

Protected by high-elevation evergreen forests and cooled by the westerly breezes from the Pacific Ocean, the Graves Vineyard is marked by the rugged terrain of Bennett Mountain, southwestern exposure, and a volcanic soil composition of red clay, basalt boulders, and shattered rock. The soaring hillside and sun work together to achieve ripeness at lower sugar levels, resulting in wines with the rare combination of forthright character, fine texture, and a capacity to develop profound complexity with age. The 13 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah are framed by an ecologically diverse, 40-acre estate. Our vineyards are farmed without the use of systemic herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides. The pollinator’s garden and insectary promote healthy populations of birds, insects, and predators. Encinals, ponds, and rocky outcrops are home to red tail hawks, jack rabbits, bobcats, mallard, coyote, and even a family of migrating river otter. We are dedicated to preserving our estate with a clean eco-conscience and find our serenity in the magic on the mountain.