Karen Daenen: Two Shepherds

Graton Rancheria and Southern Pomo land - Sebastopol, California

www.twoshepherds.com, @twoshepherdswine

Located in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma, Two Shepherds just completed their 12th vintage, now at 3,500 cases a year, and growing. Partners William and Karen craft natural wines, from unusual and rare varieties, organically farmed, from leased vineyard row contracts across the North Coast, many of which are 45-100+ years old. They also grow Grenache Gris and Grenache Noir on their farm, alongside their adorable mini donkeys and goats. Wines are made in their own facility, vinified with native yeast, small bin fermentations, exclusively neutral oak, with no fining, filtration, or any additions save a small amount of SO2. Their light-handed approach, and reputation for unflawed wines, has been heralded by the press, with articles in the NY Times, Wall St Journal, Washington Post, SF Chronicle, Bloomberg, and more. 

Social Justice and Environmental Restoration Statement

We provide a living wage to our two employees - both women- including paid sick leave, vacation, health care and continuing education opportunities. We only work with growers who farm organically. We've raised funds for the Humane Society, and with our 2021 Bucking Luna, the World Central Kitchen Chefs for Ukraine.