Haiku Vineyards specializes in growing organic and sustainable Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc wine grapes in the Sanel Valley of Mendocino County. We employ the best traditional viticulture techniques combined with regenerative farming practices to ensure consistent quality. Haiku Vineyards assists wineries to produce fine wine by reliably delivering balanced fruit with pure flavors.
About Haiku Vineyards
The 210-acre estate vineyard lies along the east side of the Russian River and the western slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains in the Sanel Valley of Mendocino County. The vineyard includes 130 acres of Chardonnay and 27 acres of Sauvignon Blanc, along with smaller plantings of Pinot Grigio (5 acres), Grenache Blanc (3 acres), Alberino (3 acres), and Gamay Noir (1 acre).The vineyard has been farmed organically with sustainable viticulture practices since planting. An integrated farming approach emphasizes regenerative cultural practices over material inputs; this ensures healthy, rich soils and balanced vines. Organic farming allows for the ultimate expression of terroir because it minimizes alteration of the natural environment.
With nearly one mile of river frontage, the diverse riparian and terrestrial habitats nurture abundant wildlife and enhance the beauty of the location. In the winter, steelhead trout return to spawn in Morrison Creek, which is located on the property.
Interactive Vineyard Map
History
The rich river soils of this site have supported life for generations—first hops, then pears, then alfalfa. In 1989, that legacy shifted with the planting of 120 acres of Chardonnay. Over time, the vineyard expanded to more than 170 acres, now including Sauvignon Blanc.Today, the vineyard is Regenified® certified, reflecting a commitment to regenerative agriculture and the restoration of living systems—soil, water, and overall ecosystem function. This work builds on a long history of stewardship. The vineyard also maintains certification through the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA), with portions remaining organically certified through CCOF.The name “Haiku” wasn’t chosen lightly. A haiku is a simple, 17-syllable poem—5-7-5—that captures something real in nature. The vineyard’s address, 5750, mirrors that same rhythm. And if you look a little closer, “Haiku” spelled backwards is “Ukiah”—a quiet nod to the land it belongs to.Everything here ties back to place, pattern, and observation. Just like the land itself.
Winery Partners
Haiku Vineyards views viticulture as a partnership with wineries and has a proud history sourcing fruit to the following North Coast wineries:
• Alquimista Cellars
• Bonterra Vineyards (M)
• Elizabeth Spence Winery
• Ferrari-Carano
• Frey Vineyards Vineyards & Winery (M)
• Handley Cellars (M)
• Hess Collection
• Kendall-Jackson Family Wines
• Korbel Champagne Cellars
• La Follette Wines
• Lucinda & Millie
• Masut Vineyard & Winery (M)
• Newton Vineyard & Winery
• Prisoner Wine Company
• Saracina Vineyards (M)
• William Hill Estate Winery
• Winery Exchange
Contact Us
Jon Holzapfel
(707)-231-7914
[email protected]Mailing Address:
5350 Old River Rd Ukiah, Ca 95482Physical Address:
5750 Old River Rd Ukiah, Ca 95482
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