Emeritus Vineyards was born of a dream to create a noble Pinot Noir-one that especially speaks of elegance and charm. An experienced team of uniquely qualified individuals—the Emeritus Team—combined their talents to work toward the realization of that dream. The result is two Estate Grown and Bottled Pinot Noirs: Emeritus, Russian River Valley, from the home ranch in the heart of the Russian River Valley; and Emeritus, William Wesley, from the mountainous vineyards on the Sonoma Coast near Annapolis.
The Emeritus Team farms the vineyards to exacting standards with only one goal: To produce a Pinot Noir of great distinction, a wine that reflects its vineyard heritage and embodies the spirit of the people who put the best of themselves into their work—a noble wine.
Emeritus: from the Latin emereri: to earn by service, skilled through experience. The Emeritus Team has embarked on a quest for the quintessential Pinot—a new direction in California Pinot Noir.