Ceago Vinegarden has vineyards in both Lake & Mendocino Counties in northern California. These two counties, along with Napa and Sonoma Counties, are collectively recognized worldwide as one of the premier grape growing regions in California. Our vineyards are just two hours north of San Francisco (100 miles).
Located high above Napa, Sonoma & Mendocino Counties in the upper right corner of California's north coast wine region, Ceago’s vineyards are blessed with well-drained grave-and-loam soils. The vineyards share a 163-acre estate with palm & cypress trees, olive groves, fruit trees, walnuts, figs, lavender fields, vegetable & herb gardens, agaves, and riparian vegetation.
In keeping with Ceago’s holistic & Biodynamic principles, sheep & chickens roam the land, along with wild turkeys, raccoons, birds, butterflies, and native bees. All of these beings contribute to the vitality of Ceago’s air & soil. Ceago Vinegarden’s property on Clear Lake has received Biodynamic certification by Demeter USA, a leader in Biodynamic certification and awareness. In addition to the farm, Ceago Vinegarden offers a Tasting Room, a seasonal open-air café, a conference room, and an extra-long Pier where boats & seaplanes can dock.
Formally known as the Home Ranch, Camp Masut is situated in the oak valley where it all started. When Jim Fetzer was young, he helped his father grow grapes on a 750-acre parcel with loam, gavel and clay soil in Redwood Valley. Jim now owns 132-acres of that property on the western bench lands of the Russian River headwaters.
Eighteen acres of Camp Masut are devoted to Merlot and the rest of the land will be restored to its original state with plantings of oak trees & riparian vegetation along the creeks. The winery where Ceago Vinegarden's grapes are transformed into award-winning wine is located on this historic property.
Camp Masut was certified Biodynamic® in 1996 by Demeter.
