After moving to the Bay Area in the mid-1990s, Melody and I would spend our weekends exploring the Sonoma and Napa Valleys, tasting the wines, enjoying the food, and getting to know the places and people of the region.  In 1998, Melody and I were married at Chimney Rock Winery on Napa's Silverado Trail.  This event not only marked the public commitment to our relationship but also our love affair with the region and with wine!

In 2005, we took a life changing trip in search of the true origin of our life long love affair with wine.  On that trip, we experienced the majesty and diversity of fine dining in Paris, tasted the very grapes that became the now famous 2005 Burgundy vintage, and walked the casks of the Brunello di Montalcino makers.  After that experience, we knew that we didn't just want to be consumers; we also want to be producers!  So, that year we went in search of property that we could call our own.

It wasn't until 3 years later that we happened upon our Burndale property and it was love at first sight.  The location was perfect and the vineyards were just coming to maturity.  We bought the property after a 30 minute tour and haven't looked back since.

Located in the north west corner of the Carneros AVA, our vineyards are ideally suited for Chardonnay, Syrah, and Pinot Noir.  We cultivate from just over 3.5 acres of vineyards. 

We hope you have the pleasure of tasting a wine made from our property!

Gofessel Vineyards 20838 Burndale Road, Sonoma, CA 95476 Ph: 415.225.6801