Lynmar Estate
A carbon-negative sanctuary in Russian River Valley producing ultra-premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from four distinct estate parcels.
Lynmar Estate is a preeminent Russian River Valley producer crafting ultra-premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 100 acres in Sebastopol. The estate encompasses four vineyard parcels, with Quail Hill Vineyard dating to 1980. Resident proprietors Lynn and Anisya Fritz oversee a carbon-negative, regeneratively farmed property producing roughly 12,000 cases annually.
- Located in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, within the Russian River Valley AVA
- 100-acre estate comprising vineyard, gardens, and nature preserve
- Four estate parcels: Quail Hill Vineyard (est. 1980), Susanna's Vineyard, Adam's Vineyard, and Hessel Station Vineyard
- 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean with a maritime climate of warm days and cool evenings
- Goldridge sandy loam soils throughout the estate
- Carbon-negative winery powered by solar energy practicing regenerative agriculture
- All wines barrel-aged a minimum of 10 months in French oak
Location and Setting
Lynmar Estate sits in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, on the western edge of the Laguna de Santa Rosa within the Russian River Valley AVA. At just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the estate benefits from a classic maritime climate characterized by warm afternoons and pronounced evening cooling. This diurnal temperature variation is a defining force in shaping the character of both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown here.
- Russian River Valley AVA, Sebastopol, Sonoma County
- Borders the western edge of Laguna de Santa Rosa
- Maritime influence from the Pacific Ocean, 12 miles distant
- Goldridge soil throughout the 100-acre property
Vineyards and History
The estate's history stretches back to 1980 with the establishment of Quail Hill Vineyard, giving Lynmar over 45 years of continuous stewardship of this land. Today the property encompasses four distinct parcels: Quail Hill Vineyard, Susanna's Vineyard, Adam's Vineyard, and Hessel Station Vineyard. Resident proprietors Lynn and Anisya Fritz oversee the estate with a commitment to regenerative agriculture and biodiversity, maintaining the 100 acres as a sanctuary that integrates vineyard with gardens and a nature preserve.
- Quail Hill Vineyard established in 1980, the estate's founding parcel
- Four distinct vineyard parcels across the 100-acre estate
- Over 45 years of uninterrupted stewardship under resident proprietors
- Regenerative agriculture practices support biodiversity across the property
Winemaking and Production
Lynmar Estate focuses exclusively on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the two varieties that Russian River Valley's cool maritime climate renders most compellingly. Production runs to approximately 12,000 cases annually, a scale that supports genuine vineyard-focused winemaking without sacrificing attention to individual parcels. All wines spend a minimum of 10 months aging in French oak barrels. The winery operates on an appointment-only tasting model, reinforcing its identity as a destination estate rather than a high-volume operation.
- Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the sole varieties produced
- Approximately 12,000 cases produced annually
- Minimum 10 months barrel aging in French oak
- Appointment-only tasting room
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Lynmar Estate holds carbon-negative status, powered by solar energy and guided by regenerative agriculture principles. The 100-acre property functions as an integrated sanctuary, combining vineyard blocks with gardens and a nature preserve to actively support biodiversity. This approach reflects a long-term philosophy of stewardship that extends well beyond standard sustainable winegrowing certifications.
- Carbon-negative certified winery
- Solar-powered facility
- Regenerative agriculture practiced across all estate parcels
- Property managed as an integrated vineyard, garden, and nature preserve
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from Lynmar Estate typically shows red cherry, raspberry, and dried rose petal aromas with earthy undertones and silky tannins shaped by Goldridge soils and maritime cooling. Chardonnay from the estate expresses stone fruit, citrus zest, and restrained oak influence from French barrel aging, with bright natural acidity as a structural backbone.
- Lynmar Estate Russian River Valley Chardonnay$40-55Estate Chardonnay from Goldridge soils with French oak aging, showcasing Russian River Valley's maritime-driven acidity.Find →
- Lynmar Estate Quail Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir$65-80Single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the estate's founding 1980 parcel, expressing over four decades of Goldridge terroir.Find →
- Lynmar Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir$45-60Estate-level Pinot Noir blending fruit from four parcels, aged minimum 10 months in French oak.Find →
- Lynmar Estate is classified as a preeminent producer within the Russian River Valley AVA, Sebastopol, Sonoma County
- Quail Hill Vineyard, the estate's original parcel, was established in 1980; the estate now comprises four parcels
- Goldridge sandy loam soil and a maritime climate 12 miles from the Pacific define the terroir
- All wines receive a minimum 10 months in French oak; production is approximately 12,000 cases
- The winery is carbon-negative, solar-powered, and practices regenerative agriculture