Jasper House by Black Kite Cellars
A boutique operation with a loyal following, Black Kite makes cool-climate Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs critics often score in the mid-90s. The reds come from prestigious Sonoma Coast and Anderson Valley sites and the 8-acre estate Jasper Freestone Vineyard. Planted in 2014 across the Bohemian Highway from the wood-clad hospitality house the winery is scheduled to open by summer 2023, the vineyard also contains Chardonnay. The Freestone vineyard and tasting space are named for surveyor Jasper O'Farrell, who owned much of the town in the 19th century. Longtime winemaker Jeff Gaffner crafts the Black Kite wines to last, but they're drinkable upon release. You can find out for yourself at the Freestone facility, where tastings include an older vintage for comparison. All visits are by appointment.
