Description
Laird Family Estate traces its roots to the Laird family’s long farming tradition, which began in Virginia and continued when Ken Laird brought that heritage to Napa Valley, where he and his wife, Gail, purchased their first parcel in 1970: a neglected 70-acre prune orchard in Calistoga that they transformed into vineyard land. With encouragement from Robert Mondavi, they planted the site to Gamay and Cabernet Sauvignon, launching a decades-long expansion that would see the family build vineyards across Napa and Sonoma and earn a reputation as meticulous growers supplying fruit to respected wineries. In 1999, after nearly 30 years of farming for others, the Lairds established Laird Family Estate to craft their own wines from select estate vineyard sites, expressing their belief that each vineyard should tell its own story. Today, the family operates one of Napa Valley’s largest farming businesses, with more than 2,000 acres of planted vineyards, and continues to emphasize quality, sustainability, and wines that reflect a true sense of place.
The Laird Family’s Cold Creek Ranch is a 300-acre vineyard located on the Sonoma side of the Carneros district. The cooling sea breezes of the San Pablo Bay are perfectly suited for Pinot Grigio as well as Chardonnay, two grapes varieties that thrive in this special vineyard. The 2024 Laird Family Estate Pinot Grigio was processed entirely in stainless-steel, with no oak influence, to preserve freshness and aromatic purity. 100% Pinot Grigio, the fruit was picked at lower sugar levels for a brighter, more vibrant style. It opens with fresh aromas of green pear, lemon zest, white peach, and a hint of honeysuckle. The palate is crisp and refreshing, with lively citrus and orchard fruit flavors carried by a clean mineral edge and a subtle note of guava on the finish.
