Don Sebastiani & Sons
Dynamic Californian wine company producing commercially successful brands with broad market appeal.
COUNTRY: USA
REGION: CALIFORNIA
Don Sebastiani & Sons is a multi-generational, family-owned estate that has been shaping California winemaking since its founding in the late 20th century. The winery combines a deep respect for the unique terroirs of Sonoma, Russian River Valley, and surrounding coastal vineyards with modern winemaking expertise, crafting wines that are both expressive and approachable. The estate carefully selects vineyard sites with well-drained soils, cool maritime influences, and diverse microclimates, allowing each varietal to achieve optimal ripeness, balance, and aromatic precision. Sustainability and responsible vineyard management underpin every stage of production, from soil health and canopy management to harvest timing, ensuring that each wine reflects its terroir while maintaining consistency and quality.
Among the estate’s portfolio, The Path Chardonnay stands out for its layered orchard fruit, bright acidity, and subtle oak influence, demonstrating the finesse achievable in Russian River Valley Chardonnay. Lesse-Fitch Old Vine Zinfandel exemplifies the power and elegance of mature Sonoma vines, offering concentrated dark fruit, spice, and refined tannins that speak to careful vineyard selection and winemaking restraint. Meanwhile, Penny Island Russian River Chardonnay showcases the cool-climate style of the region, balancing stone fruit and citrus characters with nuanced minerality and integrated oak.
Wines available
| TYPE | CODE | NAME | KEY |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE | 11610 | The Path Chardonnay | V VG |
| RED | 11612 | The Path Pinot Noir | V VG |
| RED | 11602 | Lesse-Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon | V VG |
| RED | 11604 | Lesse-Fitch Old Vine Zinfandel | V VG |
| WHITE | 11574 | Penny Island Russian River Chardonnay | V VG |
| RED | 11575 | Penny Island Russian River Pinot Noir | V VG |
