Virginia marie lambrix bio
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The Magic of VML Winery
The story of VML Winery began with a fourth-generation Italian winemaker who had a passion to make single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Sonoma Coast and the Russian River Valley because of its cool climate and ideal soils.
Virginia Marie Lambrix’s family has been making wine in the Veneto region of Italy for over 70 years, and because VML Winery is part of the Truett Hurst portfolio of wines, gave them access to growers in Sonoma County.
There is also a strong commitment to organic farming and sustainability. The winery uses organic farming methods and is certified by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA). VML Winery farms biodynamically and is a member of the “1% or the Planet program,” which donates 1% of its profits to support environmental organizations.
The art on the bottle is meant to express the uniqueness and unique spirit of the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. My line-up included four wines that came from the Appellation Series and the Single Vineyard Series.
2020 VML Ritchie Chardonnay (SRP $55) — minerality combined with apple, apricot, vanilla, and nice acidity. My type of chardonnay.
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In the heart of Dry Creek Valley, on a 23-acre biodynamic vineyard and farm, two tasting rooms sit side by side next to the creek for which the Valley, a mecca for Zinfandel, is known. Welcome to VML and Truett-Hurst, two brands under one company. The outdoors seating here is ample and so relaxing. Tasting pods for up to 6 guests are set in a pleasant courtyard, each with shades and fans. Wind rustles the cottonwood and Russian thistles along the creekbed, mimicking the sound of running water. Generous bright orange picnic tables sit at the edge of the massive garden, brimming over with sunflowers, tomatoes, squash, field greens, and more. If you’re a club member here, you get to pick the produce. And pet the goats. Of course there are goats. It’s a biodynamic farm.
Winemaker Ross Reedy
Ross Reedy has been making wines for VML and Truett- Hurst for 11 years now. He loves the full circle integration of biodynamic farming. “We put the pomace in the vineyard, we make our own compost and spread it in the vines and garden. We make our own biodynamic sprays and tinctures. We do spray with sulfur but use no herbicides or pesticides of any kind.”
Truett-Hurst was born with the goal of showcasing Zinfandel: after all, that’s the hallmark of this region. But when