Where the Fog and Sun Meet in Rainbows
Iron Horse is in the heart of Green Valley, 13 miles from the Pacific as the drone flies. Green Valley is the coolest, foggiest part of the Russian River areas. There are approximately 160 acres under vine, planted exclusively to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir – a patchwork of gentle, rolling hills, and a spectacular view from the winery, clear across Sonoma County to Mount St. Helena. The predominant soil-type is called “Gold Ridge”, a sandy loam that has excellent drainage and is perfectly, inherently balanced, making it one of the most coveted soil types, especially for growing Pinot Noir.
Experience the beauty of Iron Horse
Our estate is divided into 39 blocks, farmed individually, harvested separately and then each vinified as a “single vineyard”. We practice “precision viticulture”: Each block has been planted with site-specific rootstock and clone selections. All pruning, canopy management, irrigation, and cover crop decisions are determined on a block-by-block (and sometimes even vine-by-vine) basis, considering both the vintage and the long-term needs of the land.
Hills are seeded with erosion control cover crop. Grape prunings are mulched into the earth to maintain soil health and high-quality recycled water is used to frost-protect the vines as well as irrigate the gardens. From 2005 to 2012, we replanted 82 acres originally planted in the early 70s, advancing our viticultural practices, enhancing all our wines.
We are certified sustainable, and engaged in a pilot program on climate-smart agriculture and how we can sequester more carbon in the soil. In addition, we are helping restore the fish habitat on Green Valley Creek, which bisects the vineyard.
Book a Visit
Spirit of ’76 Celebration Flight
Celebrate America’s 250th and Iron Horse’s 50th with a special tasting flight created for July 4th week.
The lineup includes 2018 Spirit of ’76, 2016 Brut LD, 2023 Audrey Chardonnay, 2023 Home Block Pinot Noir, and 2007 JOY!, paired with a festive all-American snack box at no extra charge. Spirit of ’76 benefits Disabled American Veterans.
Guests should book their regular Tasting with a View reservation, and we’ll have the special flight and bites ready for the occasion.
Available Wednesday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 7.
$35 per person, complimentary for wine club members. Please reserve in advance. Groups larger than 6 are subject to special pricing, please inquire.
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Tasting with a View
At the end of a winding road, Iron Horse offers a genuine, working winery experience. Our “tasting room” is outdoors, offering sweeping views across Sonoma County. Against this backdrop, you’ll taste our iconic sparkling wines served at the White House since 1985, alongside elegant estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
$35 per person, complimentary for wine club members. Please reserve in advance. Groups larger than 6 are subject to special pricing, please inquire.
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50th Anniversary Magnum Experience
To mark Iron Horse’s 50th anniversary—and Winemaker David Munksgard’s 30th harvest—we invite you to celebrate this milestone season in our Gazebo Lounge with a very special debut: 2018 Golden Cuvée in Magnum, the third wine in our commemorative anniversary series, and a release as rare and celebratory as the occasion itself. This intimate seated experience features four crème de la crème bubbles, a curated charcuterie box, and a relaxed summer setting where magnums shine and the breeze always finds you.
Raise a glass to 50 years of bubbles, beauty, and life at Iron Horse.
Offered weekends only: 11:30and 2:30 pm Saturdays and Sundays from August 29 to November 8.
$95 per person and $65 for Club Members | Reservations required
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Outdoor Picnic Area
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Iron Horse with picnic tables overlooking our estate vineyards, where you can bring your own food and choose from our selection of wines, with a two-bottle minimum and a two-hour limit per table.
The cost for the table is $50, Monday through Sunday, with a two bottle minimum per table. | 1 Table Complimentary for Wine Club Members | Please reserve in advance
