The Donum Estate Winery

The Donum Estate comprises three vineyards uniquely suited to Pinot Noir, all farmed by Anne Moller-Racke to the same high standards. Planted by Anne in 1989-90, the Donum Ranch includes 45 acres of vines divided into 11 blocks and sub-blocks. A variety of Pinot Noir clones and selections grows here, including "heirlooms" like Calera, Chalone, Hanzell, Martini, Roederer and Swan, and Dijon clones 115, 667 and 777. Winside Vineyard rests on relatively level ground in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Anne helped plant 11 acres of vines in 1997, divided equally between Dijon clones 115 and 667, and another five acres were planted to a Pommard selection in 2009. Angel Camp Vineyard in the Anderson Valley is an 11-acre property planted to 2A, David Bruce, Martini and Swan Pinot Noir selections as well as Dijon clones 115, 667 and 828. Donum harvested 11 tons of fruit here in 2011. Our vineyards are living, complex, ever-evolving systems - works in progress. Our experience with them spans decades, yet we continue to learn as we coax more quality and fruit expression from each block, row and vine.