When we say, “Wines of a Rare Nature,” it’s not merely an advertising slogan. It is our truth.

Leona Valley is a long, narrow valley with the arid climate of the desert on its eastern border, contrasted by coastal influences from the west, fed significantly from Bouquet Canyon. The Canyon runs east to west, drawing in ocean air all the way from from Ventura, unlike most of the other California canyons and mountain ranges closer to the coast which run north and south, actually blocking the coastal influence. Because the vineyards are further inland, the higher temperatures during the days speeds the ripening of the fruit just before the colder nights slow down the process. It is this contrast of heat and cold that has the desirable effect on the character of the grapes.

We harvest by hand at night to capture the freshest, truest nature of the fruit. Then, no expense is spared making the wine by hand, one small lot at a time. We import oak from around the world, and apply all the latest developments in high-end premium wine production.

There is no doubt that if Prohibition had not shut down Los Angeles County’s first licensed wineries that flourished here 100 years ago, Leona Valley would have been just as well known as Napa or Sonoma is today. Awakened with vineyards once again, with every season, our reputation is growing. As a result, many opportunities have presented themselves to grow our winery bigger. But we are wine lovers, first and foremost. So we will continue to be small in order to offer rare wines with an unexpected, and unique quality. And be true to our nature.