Discover the Real Dutton Ranch – In Sonoma Wine Country

Real Land. Real Legacy. Real Wines.

Long before the name “Dutton Ranch” became famous on TV, the Dutton family was farming Sonoma County with purpose, passion, and respect for the land.

Founded in the 1960s, Dutton Ranch spans over 80 unique vineyard sites in the cool-climate Russian River Valley. These vineyards form the foundation of our most iconic wines—Dutton Ranch Chardonnay and Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir—crafted at Dutton-Goldfield Winery. About 1,200 of 1,400 acres are planted to grapes, and the remainder to apples (including the delicious Gravensteins that this area is known for).

Warren and Gail Dutton bought their first 35 acres west of the town of Graton in 1964. Their first grape sale was $88 for a ton of Colombard grapes. Steve, along with his brother Joe, literally grew up in the vineyards and orchards, learning his way around farm equipment (his first love). Today, while it has grown beyond the family's wildest dreams, Dutton Ranch is still really just a family farm, with Steve and Joe continuing their father's vision. The employees of Dutton Ranch are part of a large extended family, some of whom have worked for the Duttons for over 30 years. In addition to farm workers, Dutton Ranch also employs three full-time mechanics to maintain their tractors and other farm equipment.

What Makes Dutton Ranch Wines Special?

• Certified Sustainable Vineyards
  All Dutton Ranch vineyards are certified by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, Sonoma County Winegrowers and endorsed by Fish Friendly Farming.

• Cool-Climate Expression
  The fog, the soils, the farming—it all comes together to create wines that are crisp, elegant, and deeply rooted in place.

• A Real Ranch with a Wine Story
  Our vineyards may share a name with a certain TV ranch, but this is the real Dutton Ranch—producing world-class wines, not cattle drama.

Our Signature Dutton Ranch Wines

Dutton Ranch Chardonnay
Bright, citrusy, and textured—our flagship white, sourced from prized vineyard blocks.

Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir
Silky and expressive, with layers of cherry, forest floor, and Sonoma coast verve.

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Visit Us in Sonoma County

Want to experience the real Dutton Ranch? Visit our Sebastopol tasting room and taste the wines born of this incredible land.