Jonive Story
Jonive’s Moon Dust Vineyard is nested within the Sebastopol Hills in the coolest area of the Russian River Valley, home to rare and desirable Goldridge soils. First planted to vines in 1996, the vineyard consists of four pristine acres of Chardonnay and in 2007, was expanded to comprise an additional 11 acres of Pinot Noir. Jonive is a true reflection of vine maturity, regenerative organic farming, high-quality soil, and a world-class microclimate.
History
With the launch of Jonive, the Underwood family is writing the next chapter in their long history in the wine business. The Underwoods are the owners of Young’s Holdings, one of America’s oldest continuously operated fam...
Vineyards
At the heart of Jonive is a dedication to crafting wines that truly reflect the quality and essence of the vineyard. In consultation with friend and vineyard expert Matt Stornetta, of Stornetta Made Vineyard Management, ...
Winemaking
At Jonive, the philosophy revolves around allowing nature to shape the winemaking process. The approach is to minimize intervention, letting the grapes express their true character without additives or processing aids. B...
Biographies
California: Russian River Valley
The Russian River Valley, one of Sonoma County's most renowned and celebrated wine regions, is known for its exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. With its cool climate and Goldridge soils, it produces wines that are vibrant, expressive, and full of character.
