Our Heritage estate vineyard, Durell, has been designed and farmed with an absolute commitment to producing the finest quality grapes for nearly fifty years. Its rich history and deep-rooted legacy make it a treasure of Sonoma County. We take great pride in our ownership of this vineyard and offering its exceptional wines to you.

VINEYARD NOTES

Our Heritage estate vineyard, Durell, is where the pedigree of Three Sticks begins—not in the glass nor the cellar, but in the rocky, volcanic soils that make this vineyard one of the most diverse and prized in Sonoma Valley. Durell has been farmed for nearly fifty years with an unwavering commitment to producing the finest quality grapes, making it a true treasure of Sonoma County.

VINTAGE NOTES

In 2022, we saw a continuation of the drought in CA, with warm weather, early bloom, and long, slow flowering. Some of our vineyard blocks that flowered during the cold stretch did not set as much fruit as typical, so we saw lower yields for the year. While this isn't ideal from a quantity standpoint, quality was great, and things began moving along quickly. We started harvest in mid-August, a week or two earlier than "normal," and as we approached Labor Day, we saw a heat wave on the horizon. We were in a good spot and could bring in much of our fruit before the heat. The grapes we let hang through the heat were still a ways away from being ready to harvest. In recent years we have been leaving more leaves on the vines to help shade and keep the fruit on the vines from being scorched by the sun. This decision helped us this year in particular. After the heat, temperatures cooled in the region, and we were able to bring in the rest of our fruit in the weeks following. All in all, we are very happy with the quality of this vintage and thankful for our team rallying during this intense time of year

TASTING NOTES

Opening with layers of chocolate-covered Santa Rosa plum, thyme, and brown sugar, complemented by notes of dried shiitake mushroom and dusty earth. Hints of warm tea and bay leaf intertwine with Madagascar vanilla, creating a complex and inviting palate. Like its predecessors, this vintage embodies the rich history and legacy of the Durell Vineyard, making it a staple in our collection.