100 acres of steep, wooded terrain, heavy clay over solid rock, without running water, electricity, even a road through the property, Fred and Juelle Fisher clear the land for vineyards, a family and later a winery from their own timber.
Fisher Vineyards is established by Fred and Juelle. 20 acres of vineyards are planted on the forested 100 acre Mayacamas Mountain Estate in Sonoma County.
1973
Vineyards with a Vision
Fisher Vineyards is established by Fred and Juelle. 20 acres of vineyards are planted on the forested 100 acre Mayacamas Mountain Estate in Sonoma County.
1973
Vineyards with a Vision
Fisher Vineyards is established by Fred and Juelle. 20 acres of vineyards are planted on the forested 100 acre Mayacamas Mountain Estate in Sonoma County.
1973
Vineyards with a Vision
Fisher Vineyards is established by Fred and Juelle. 20 acres of vineyards are planted on the forested 100 acre Mayacamas Mountain Estate in Sonoma County.
1973
Vineyards with a Vision
Fisher Vineyards is established by Fred and Juelle. 20 acres of vineyards are planted on the forested 100 acre Mayacamas Mountain Estate in Sonoma County.
1975
A Summer Wedding
In July, Fred and Juelle marry in what will become known as the Wedding Vineyard on the Mountain Estate.
1975
A Summer Wedding
In July, Fred and Juelle marry in what will become known as the Wedding Vineyard on the Mountain Estate.
1975
A Summer Wedding
In July, Fred and Juelle marry in what will become known as the Wedding Vineyard on the Mountain Estate.
1975
A Summer Wedding
In July, Fred and Juelle marry in what will become known as the Wedding Vineyard on the Mountain Estate.
1975
A Summer Wedding
In July, Fred and Juelle marry in what will become known as the Wedding Vineyard on the Mountain Estate.
1975
New Vineyards in Napa
A 70 acre estate is founded on Simmons Creek's alluvial fan in Calistoga, becomes home to Lamb and RCF Vineyards and wines, Cameron and Coach Insignia.
1975
New Vineyards in Napa
A 70 acre estate is founded on Simmons Creek's alluvial fan in Calistoga, becomes home to Lamb and RCF Vineyards and wines, Cameron and Coach Insignia.
1975
New Vineyards in Napa
A 70 acre estate is founded on Simmons Creek's alluvial fan in Calistoga, becomes home to Lamb and RCF Vineyards and wines, Cameron and Coach Insignia.
1975
New Vineyards in Napa
A 70 acre estate is founded on Simmons Creek's alluvial fan in Calistoga, becomes home to Lamb and RCF Vineyards and wines, Cameron and Coach Insignia.
1975
New Vineyards in Napa
A 70 acre estate is founded on Simmons Creek's alluvial fan in Calistoga, becomes home to Lamb and RCF Vineyards and wines, Cameron and Coach Insignia.
1977
Apprenticeship
Fred Fisher completes apprentice harvest in Napa Valley alongside illustrious winemaker Phillip Togni.
1977
Apprenticeship
Fred Fisher completes apprentice harvest in Napa Valley alongside illustrious winemaker Phillip Togni.
1977
Apprenticeship
Fred Fisher completes apprentice harvest in Napa Valley alongside illustrious winemaker Phillip Togni.
1977
Apprenticeship
Fred Fisher completes apprentice harvest in Napa Valley alongside illustrious winemaker Phillip Togni.
1977
Apprenticeship
Fred Fisher completes apprentice harvest in Napa Valley alongside illustrious winemaker Phillip Togni.
1977
Timber Milling
Timber is harvested and milled on the Mountain Estate for the winery building.
1977
Timber Milling
Timber is harvested and milled on the Mountain Estate for the winery building.
1977
Timber Milling
Timber is harvested and milled on the Mountain Estate for the winery building.
1977
Timber Milling
Timber is harvested and milled on the Mountain Estate for the winery building.
1977
Timber Milling
Timber is harvested and milled on the Mountain Estate for the winery building.
1978
A New Winery
Family friend and renowned architect Bill Turnbull designs winery and begins construction utilizing milled timber on the Mountain Estate.
1978
A New Winery
Family friend and renowned architect Bill Turnbull designs winery and begins construction utilizing milled timber on the Mountain Estate.
1978
A New Winery
Family friend and renowned architect Bill Turnbull designs winery and begins construction utilizing milled timber on the Mountain Estate.
1978
A New Winery
Family friend and renowned architect Bill Turnbull designs winery and begins construction utilizing milled timber on the Mountain Estate.
1978
A New Winery
Family friend and renowned architect Bill Turnbull designs winery and begins construction utilizing milled timber on the Mountain Estate.
1979
First Harvest Sonoma
1979
First Harvest Sonoma
1979
First Harvest Sonoma
1979
First Harvest Sonoma
1979
First Harvest Sonoma
1979
Our First Release
Blending Cabernet Sauvignon from both our Mountain and Calistoga Estates, our debut release preceded the creation of appellation designations and instead was affectionately labeled Napa - Sonoma.
1979
Our First Release
Blending Cabernet Sauvignon from both our Mountain and Calistoga Estates, our debut release preceded the creation of appellation designations and instead was affectionately labeled Napa - Sonoma.
1979
Our First Release
Blending Cabernet Sauvignon from both our Mountain and Calistoga Estates, our debut release preceded the creation of appellation designations and instead was affectionately labeled Napa - Sonoma.
1979
Our First Release
Blending Cabernet Sauvignon from both our Mountain and Calistoga Estates, our debut release preceded the creation of appellation designations and instead was affectionately labeled Napa - Sonoma.
1979
Our First Release
Blending Cabernet Sauvignon from both our Mountain and Calistoga Estates, our debut release preceded the creation of appellation designations and instead was affectionately labeled Napa - Sonoma.
a Family grows
1980s
1984
The Coach Insignia
The debut vintage of Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from our Napa Valley Estate in Calistoga.
1984
The Coach Insignia
The debut vintage of Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from our Napa Valley Estate in Calistoga.
1984
The Coach Insignia
The debut vintage of Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from our Napa Valley Estate in Calistoga.
1984
The Coach Insignia
The debut vintage of Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from our Napa Valley Estate in Calistoga.
1984
The Coach Insignia
The debut vintage of Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from our Napa Valley Estate in Calistoga.
1984
Sonoma Country Day School
Juelle Fisher cofounds Sonoma Country Day School.
1984
Sonoma Country Day School
Juelle Fisher cofounds Sonoma Country Day School.
1984
Sonoma Country Day School
Juelle Fisher cofounds Sonoma Country Day School.
1984
Sonoma Country Day School
Juelle Fisher cofounds Sonoma Country Day School.
1984
Sonoma Country Day School
Juelle Fisher cofounds Sonoma Country Day School.
a family business
1990s
1990
Family Winemakers
Fred Fisher cofounds Family Winemakers an “organization that reflects the small producer's point of view” whose bedrock principle of one winery, one vote provides small wineries a voice on legislation, regulation, litigation and business practices.
1990
Family Winemakers
Fred Fisher cofounds Family Winemakers an “organization that reflects the small producer's point of view” whose bedrock principle of one winery, one vote provides small wineries a voice on legislation, regulation, litigation and business practices.
1990
Family Winemakers
Fred Fisher cofounds Family Winemakers an “organization that reflects the small producer's point of view” whose bedrock principle of one winery, one vote provides small wineries a voice on legislation, regulation, litigation and business practices.
1990
Family Winemakers
Fred Fisher cofounds Family Winemakers an “organization that reflects the small producer's point of view” whose bedrock principle of one winery, one vote provides small wineries a voice on legislation, regulation, litigation and business practices.
1990
Family Winemakers
Fred Fisher cofounds Family Winemakers an “organization that reflects the small producer's point of view” whose bedrock principle of one winery, one vote provides small wineries a voice on legislation, regulation, litigation and business practices.
1991
Paul Hobbs
Paul Hobbs appointed winemaker, first vintages of single vineyard wines produced.
1991
Paul Hobbs
Paul Hobbs appointed winemaker, first vintages of single vineyard wines produced.
1991
Paul Hobbs
Paul Hobbs appointed winemaker, first vintages of single vineyard wines produced.
1991
Paul Hobbs
Paul Hobbs appointed winemaker, first vintages of single vineyard wines produced.
1991
Paul Hobbs
Paul Hobbs appointed winemaker, first vintages of single vineyard wines produced.
1995
Terraces
Stone terraces are built on the Mayacamas Mountain Estate to add an additional 15 planted-acres.
1995
Terraces
Stone terraces are built on the Mayacamas Mountain Estate to add an additional 15 planted-acres.
1995
Terraces
Stone terraces are built on the Mayacamas Mountain Estate to add an additional 15 planted-acres.
1995
Terraces
Stone terraces are built on the Mayacamas Mountain Estate to add an additional 15 planted-acres.
1995
Terraces
Stone terraces are built on the Mayacamas Mountain Estate to add an additional 15 planted-acres.
1996
Mountain Estate Vineyard
The terraced vineyards become home to Mountain Estate Vineyard Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, and Hidden Terrace Vineyard Syrah.
1996
Mountain Estate Vineyard
The terraced vineyards become home to Mountain Estate Vineyard Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, and Hidden Terrace Vineyard Syrah.
1996
Mountain Estate Vineyard
The terraced vineyards become home to Mountain Estate Vineyard Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, and Hidden Terrace Vineyard Syrah.
1996
Mountain Estate Vineyard
The terraced vineyards become home to Mountain Estate Vineyard Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, and Hidden Terrace Vineyard Syrah.
1996
Mountain Estate Vineyard
The terraced vineyards become home to Mountain Estate Vineyard Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, and Hidden Terrace Vineyard Syrah.
1998
Lamb Vineyard Replanted
Lamb Vineyard replanted with tighter spacing and new rootstock selected for cobbled rock site.
1998
Lamb Vineyard Replanted
Lamb Vineyard replanted with tighter spacing and new rootstock selected for cobbled rock site.
1998
Lamb Vineyard Replanted
Lamb Vineyard replanted with tighter spacing and new rootstock selected for cobbled rock site.
1998
Lamb Vineyard Replanted
Lamb Vineyard replanted with tighter spacing and new rootstock selected for cobbled rock site.
1998
Lamb Vineyard Replanted
Lamb Vineyard replanted with tighter spacing and new rootstock selected for cobbled rock site.
1998
Caves in the Mountain
7,000 ft. of caves are dug, creating the perfect environment for wine elevage at a consistent 80% relative humidity and naturally cooled by the earth.
1998
Caves in the Mountain
7,000 ft. of caves are dug, creating the perfect environment for wine elevage at a consistent 80% relative humidity and naturally cooled by the earth.
1998
Caves in the Mountain
7,000 ft. of caves are dug, creating the perfect environment for wine elevage at a consistent 80% relative humidity and naturally cooled by the earth.
1998
Caves in the Mountain
7,000 ft. of caves are dug, creating the perfect environment for wine elevage at a consistent 80% relative humidity and naturally cooled by the earth.
1998
Caves in the Mountain
7,000 ft. of caves are dug, creating the perfect environment for wine elevage at a consistent 80% relative humidity and naturally cooled by the earth.
1999
Whitney Fisher
Whitney Fisher joins the winery.
1999
Whitney Fisher
Whitney Fisher joins the winery.
1999
Whitney Fisher
Whitney Fisher joins the winery.
1999
Whitney Fisher
Whitney Fisher joins the winery.
1999
Whitney Fisher
Whitney Fisher joins the winery.
1999
Mia Klein
Mia Klein is appointed winemaker.
1999
Mia Klein
Mia Klein is appointed winemaker.
1999
Mia Klein
Mia Klein is appointed winemaker.
1999
Mia Klein
Mia Klein is appointed winemaker.
1999
Mia Klein
Mia Klein is appointed winemaker.
The Second generation
2000s
2001
David Abreu
David Abreu joins the Fisher Vineyards team to redevelop selected estate vineyards.
2001
David Abreu
David Abreu joins the Fisher Vineyards team to redevelop selected estate vineyards.
2001
David Abreu
David Abreu joins the Fisher Vineyards team to redevelop selected estate vineyards.
2001
David Abreu
David Abreu joins the Fisher Vineyards team to redevelop selected estate vineyards.
2001
David Abreu
David Abreu joins the Fisher Vineyards team to redevelop selected estate vineyards.
2002
RCF Vineyard
RCF Vineyard, named for Fred and Juelle's son, Robert Charles Fisher, is uprooted and not replanted until 11 years later.
2002
RCF Vineyard
RCF Vineyard, named for Fred and Juelle's son, Robert Charles Fisher, is uprooted and not replanted until 11 years later.
2002
RCF Vineyard
RCF Vineyard, named for Fred and Juelle's son, Robert Charles Fisher, is uprooted and not replanted until 11 years later.
2002
RCF Vineyard
RCF Vineyard, named for Fred and Juelle's son, Robert Charles Fisher, is uprooted and not replanted until 11 years later.
2002
RCF Vineyard
RCF Vineyard, named for Fred and Juelle's son, Robert Charles Fisher, is uprooted and not replanted until 11 years later.
2003
Whitney Fisher
Whitney Fisher is appointed Winemaker. Mia Klein continues as a Consulting Winemaker.
2003
Whitney Fisher
Whitney Fisher is appointed Winemaker. Mia Klein continues as a Consulting Winemaker.
2003
Whitney Fisher
Whitney Fisher is appointed Winemaker. Mia Klein continues as a Consulting Winemaker.
2003
Whitney Fisher
Whitney Fisher is appointed Winemaker. Mia Klein continues as a Consulting Winemaker.
2003
Whitney Fisher
Whitney Fisher is appointed Winemaker. Mia Klein continues as a Consulting Winemaker.