From the start, Van Duzer Vineyards was conceived as a winery which seamlessly converts its detailed knowledge of its estate vineyards into finely crafted wines which bear the distinctive stamp of their particular location, soils and site.

Having "listened to the vineyard," Van Duzer has gradually adopted highly customized farming and cellar practices that benefit both the wines and the ecological health of the vineyard. "We didn't have to build ponds for self-irrigation, introduce new Dijon grape clones, or buy a state-of-the-art oversized press," said Carl Thoma. "There are perfectly acceptable barrels available at a lower price. Yet we know that these decisions, cumulatively, will pay off in wines of greater distinction and consistency over time."