TWOMEY
Pinot Noir grape vines at Twomey winery

History

A lot can happen in a year—let alone 25!

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we look back on the years that made Twomey what it is today. 

'99

The Duncan family of Silver Oak founded Twomey to create a beautiful single vineyard wine from the newly acquired Soda Canyon Ranch in Napa Valley.

'02

The first vintage of Twomey Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley is harvested.

'03

Twomey Napa Valley Winery in Calistoga is acquired.

'04
'06

Twomey Russian River Valley Winery opens.

 

Calistoga Estate Vineyard is planted to all Sauvignon Blanc. (It was previously half Cabernet Sauvignon and half Sauvignon Blanc!) 

'07

The tasting room in Healdsburg opens.

 

After much exploration and careful consideration, Twomey begins production of four Pinot Noirs from various parts of California and its first Sauvignon Blanc made solely from our Calistoga Estate Vineyard.

'09

Precision viticulture is implemented at the Twomey vineyards in Napa Valley.

'10

Soda Canyon Ranch is Fish Friendly Farming (FFF) and Napa Green certified.

 

Oakville Estate Vineyard is planted to all Sauvignon Blanc.

'11

Jean-Claude Berrouet, the former winemaker at Chateau Petrus, comes onboard as a consultant.

 

Calistoga Estate Vineyard is FFF and Napa Green certified. 

'12

Wine club called Club Twomey (now Twomey Membership) launches.

 

The single vineyard Pinot Noir program begins with the first vintage of Monument Tree Vineyard and Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noirs.

'13

Oakville Estate Vineyard is FFF and Napa Green certified.

 

Twomey is featured as an answer on Jeopardy!. 

'14

The first vintage of Last Stop Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley.

'15

The first vintage of Oregon Pinot Noir.

'16

The first vintage of Garys’ Vineyard Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands.

'17

The first vintage of Merino Sauvignon Blanc and Prince Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir.

 

The Duncan Family also acquires Prince Hill Vineyard in Oregon.

'18

Associate Winemaker Chris Burrough joins Twomey.

'19

Director of Winemaking Justin Hirigoyen joins Twomey.

 

The tasting room in Philo opens.

'20

The first vintage of Rosé of Pinot Noir.

 

The tasting room in Dundee opens.

'21

The first vintage of Willamette Valley Chardonnay.

'22

Associate Winemaker Hope Nastri joins Twomey. 

'24

Twomey turns 25!