journal

our stories

The Journal offers a closer look at the vineyard, the work, and the moments in between. Through seasonal reflections, vintage notes, and stories from the estate, these entries share a more detailed perspective on what shapes the wines. Select articles are published through our Substack, where you can continue to follow along.

Three bottles of Dehlinger wine, a filled wine glass, and a variety of colorful flowers and fruits arranged on a table for a celebration or gathering.

March 3, 2026

On the Shoulders of Giants

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Close-up of a bottle of Dehlinger Goldridge Pinot Noir wine from 2022, with a black and white label.

july 1, 2026

Label Evolution

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Close-up of colorful crushed minerals or rocks in yellow, pink, and brown hues.

july 1, 2026

Our SOils

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winemaking

A bottle of Dehlinger Chardonnay wine on a wooden table with two glasses of white wine, yellow flowers, green leaves, a pair of pruning shears, and a wooden crate labeled Dehlinger in the background.

Photoessay: Craftsmanship
mar 4, 2024

A bottle of Dehlinger 2018 Pinot Noir wine standing upright on a wooden surface, with three empty wine bottles on their sides behind it, wine corks and wine corking tools in front, a box of Dehlinger wine in the background, and a leafy green plant.

Bottling Season
mar 27, 2018

A woman with straight hair and a checkered shirt pouring wine from a bottle into a glass at a dining table, with other glasses and bottles in front of her. In the background, there is a kitchen with cabinets and shelves. The image is in black and white.

The Art of Blending
Sep 26, 2017

from the soil

A bottle of Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon wine from 2018, estate bottled in Russian River Valley, placed on a wooden surface with green grapevine leaves behind it.

Eulogy for a Cabernet Vineyard
Sep 1, 2025

Close-up image of mixed rocky soil, some yellowish and others reddish in color.

the influence of soil
sep 26, 2018

Eroded hillside with visible roots and a partial sign reading 'Dreihlinger W' and 'Est 198?'. A tree with green leaves is on top, suggesting a rural or natural area.

our vineyard soils
jul 1, 2011

50 years

Four wine bottles on a wooden table, with glasses of red and white wine surrounding them. The bottles are corked and labeled with different years and winery names.

Toast for 50th anniversary dinner
mar 1, 2026

Four people sitting on a gray couch inside a winery, holding glasses of wine, with flowers on each side and bottles on a table in front of them.

a message from tom dehlinger
fall 2024

A person wearing a beige cap, striped suspenders, and a white shirt working with grapes in a wooden container in a rustic setting.

50 year anniversary
mar 1, 2025

Garbro ranch

Two wine bottles, one Pinot Noir and one Chardonnay, on a rustic wooden surface with a wooden box, apple, and branches with yellow fruit and green leaves in the background.

garbro ranch inaugural release
oct 27, 2019

A vintage print design for Gabbro Orchard featuring a branch of five red and yellow apples with green leaves on a blue background. Text includes 'Gabbro Orchard,' 'Fancy Gravenstein Apples,' 'Sebastopol California,' and 'Contents One Bushel, Produce of U.S.A.'

garbro ranch update
sep 27, 2018

Vineyard rows leading to a red barn with 'GABRO 1919' on the front, under a misty sky.

garbro ranch addiction
sep 27, 2017

A bottle of Dehlinger Altamont Pinot Noir 2023 with a glass of red wine on a wooden table, surrounded by colorful flowers, grapes, and a plate of figs and nuts.

PINOT NOIR

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A bottle of Dehlinger Chardonnay wine, a filled wine glass, green and purple grapes, green apples, and yellow berries on a table decorated with flowers and a wicker basket.

CHARDONNAY

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A bottle of Dehlinger East Face Syrah wine, a glass of red wine, and grapes on a wooden table surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery.

SYRAH

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