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Donum Vineyard

Blanc de Noirs

After introducing our Blanc de Blancs with the 2016 vintage, the 2019 Blanc de Noirs marks the next evolution in our sparkling program. Sourced from the Estate vineyard block as our Rosé, the fruit is harvested earlier to preserve natural acidity and lower sugar, then gently pressed to maintain a pale color and refined base wine. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle and is aged on the lees to develop complexity and a fine mousse. Finished with an exceptionally low dosage, it is released as an Extra Brut with vibrancy and precision.

Donum Vineyard

Spanning nearly 200 acres, the Donum Vineyard is home to our oldest plantings, the Donum Home, our state-of-the-art production facility, and our renowned art collection, The Donum Collection. Nestled in the rolling hills that rise from the San Pablo Bay, the vineyard is divided into more than 25 distinct blocks and sub-blocks, each showcasing a diverse array of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay clones—including a proprietary Donum clone and heirloom selections. Planted between 1990 and 2022, these estate vines are meticulously farmed by Donum’s dedicated winemaking and vineyard teams.
Soil Types
  • Haire Clay Loam
  • Diablo Clay
  • Goulding Clay Loam
Varietals
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Meunier
Clones
  • Donum
  • Wente
  • 76
  • Mt. Eden
  • Côte d’Or
  • Calera
  • Mt. Eden
  • Martini
  • 2A
  • Pommard
  • Swan
  • Dijon 115
  • 828
  • and 667

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