3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena, CA 94574
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Phone: (707) 963-5972
Fax: (707) 963-7512
Website: www.ehlersestate.com
ANNUAL HARVEST PARTY: October 22nd, 5p - 8:30p
Our annual Wine Club appreciation party is a must-attend event. We will feature all of our estate wines paired with wonderful food. Mick Sayler, the owner/chef of our favorite local Spanish restaurant, ZuZu Tapas & Paella, will serve authentic and delicious tapas and paella. The versatile and always fun Brian Cline Band will be our musical entertainment.
Complimentary for Wine Club member plus one guest. $30 per person Non-members. This reaches capacity quickly every year. Please RSVP soon to Samantha at samantha@ehlersestate.com
WINERY AND TASTING SALON:
We're open 10:30a - 4:30p seven days a week (last seating at 4:00pm), for as long as we have wine to pour! We invite you to visit our historic winery and taste our estate-grown wines. Join us for a personal presentation of our Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, 120 Over 80, and Cabernet Sauvignon 1886. The cost is $25 per person by prior appointment.
Private Tastings and Picnic Seating in the Olive Grove is by appointment. Ehlers Estate Wine Club members receive priority availability. Please call Maria at 707-963-5972 Ex. 301 or email at info@ehlersestate.com to schedule your appointment.
CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARMING:
On July 1, 2008, after three years of verifiable organic farming, Ehlers Estate was awarded organic certification from the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Biodynamic certification from Demeter USA became official in 2011. As part of a vineyard-focused, socially responsible approach to winemaking, the Ehlers Estate vineyard is farmed exclusively using earth-friendly organic farming methods. These methods help to preserve the purity and character of the estate’s fruit, leading to stellar wines reflecting an authentic sense of place. No chemical herbisides, pesticides, or synthetic fertillizers are used on these pristine vineyards.
BIODYNAMIC FARMING:
In the spring of 2005, Ehlers Estate began practicing biodynamic farming, a holistic, chemical-free approach to agriculture that is practiced by several of the world’s oldest and most respected wineries. Based on the work of Austrian scientist and philosopher Rudolph Steiner, biodynamic farming is a comprehensive alternative to industrialized agriculture that approaches vineyards (or farms) as complete living organisms in order to achieve greater vineyard health and fruit quality. Winemaker Kevin Morrisey has worked with various biodynamic experts and consultants to ensure that Ehlers Estate embraces all of the strict criteria and practices of biodynamics farming, including the generous use of compost, application of various soil and foliar treatments, and adherence to the biodynamic calendar and the natural cycles of the Earth. One of the elements that makes biodynamic and organic viticulture so successful is the intimate, hands-on attention given at every stage of winegrowing. Simply put, the wines of Ehlers Estate are made from estate-grown grapes that come from healthy, happy, chemical-free vines.