For three generations, our family has farmed in Sonoma County. What began as a deep connection to the land as cattle ranchers has evolved into a commitment to crafting expressive wines from our Bavarian Lion Vineyards in Knights Valley over the past 50 years.



We have farmed premium Bordeaux varietals since 1996, selling most of our fruit to prestigious wineries throughout Napa and Sonoma. In 2005, we chose to reserve our highest-quality grapes for our family label.

In the foothills of Mount St. Helena in Knights Valley, the 1,800-acre Ehret estate is home to the 500-acre Bavarian Lion Vineyards. Volcanic soils, sustainable farming practices, and distinct micro-terroirs produce wines of structure, depth, and elegance.

Beyond the vines, the estate includes a truffle orchard, olive groves, an apiary, cattle, horses, ranch dogs, and native wildlife.

Knights Valley is one of Sonoma County’s most distinctive winegrowing regions, defined by its warm climate, significant diurnal temperature shifts, nutrient-rich soils, and dramatic terrain between Sonoma’s Alexander Valley and the Napa Valley border near Calistoga.



Formed by ancient volcanic activity and shaped by the movement of the Russian River, the region’s soils trace back millions of years to the Sonoma Volcanics. This unique geology creates ideal conditions for Bordeaux varietals known for their richness and complexity.

We manage our estate with an ecologically comprehensive approach and which is certified by the California Land Stewardship Institute. Around one quarter of the estate is planted to vines, and we have preserved the rest as a natural wilderness for birdlife, wildlife and insects. We believe in cultivating flowers and plants that attract beneficial insects and planting cover crops to replenish the soil’s nutrients.

Our sustainable vineyard practices involve a minimalist approach. Farming in the vineyard is ecologically respectful and sustainable, as all energy comes from installed solar panels and drip irrigation is used for the entire vineyard.