The Vineyards

Terroir, (pronounced tair wahr), is a French term and strictly translated refers to the earth. In the Carneros Region, the term is defined as a special set of conditions encompassing all the components that affect the grapes grown here. The soil’s chemistry and physical structure, the slope and orientation of the hills and valleys and the weather are all factors of terroir.

Located approximately 40 miles northeast of San Francisco, the Carneros Region’s moderate climate is created by fog, moist air, and cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean. Protected from harsh weather by the Coastal Range, Carneros summer days are warm with cool nights and winters are mild. As a result, grapes stay on the vine longer, reaching high acidity and full flavor development.

At Ceja Vineyards, we match vines to terroir, planting each variety where it grows best. Our wines are a true reflection of their origins.

Las Amigas Road, Napa
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Arnold Drive, Sonoma
Chardonnay, Merlot

Dale Avenue, Sonoma
Pinot Noir

Adobe Road, Petaluma
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah,
Arneis

“The beauty and mysticism of wine is that its basic elements – grapes and wild yeast – converge naturally to make itself. Our job as farmers and winemakers is simply to assist Mother Nature.”

~Pedro Ceja