The Story
In 1987, Elyse Winery began with 286 cases of Zinfandel from the Morisoli Vineyard in Rutherford. Since then, Elyse has blossomed into a portfolio of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirahs focused on pure expression of fruit with a sense of place. Elyse Winery has been the launching pad for countless wine lovers to explore some of our region's most celebrated vineyards. Each row of our vineyards requires specific farming techniques to heighten expression of fruit and terroir. We love taking risks in farming — the rewards are worth it. Elyse Winery seeks out vineyards where each varietal can express itself in its purest form. Every aspect of the vineyard — soil, elevation, slope, weather, and the farming practices — imbues finished wines with character. This distinctiveness is what draws many wine lovers to vineyard-designate wines, where terroir is most observable. Thanks to decades of partnerships and hard work with our growers and farmers, each Elyse vineyard-designated wine embodies a specific time and place.
