Wine

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Enjoy a private wine tasting for four people at Skywalker Vineyards, located in the heart of Marin County. 

Skywalker Vineyards began two decades ago at Skywalker Ranch, but the genesis of Lucas’ vintner dreams can be traced back to his childhood in Modesto, California. Surrounded by vineyards—the fragrance of fermenting grapes permeating the air—the small Central Valley community was imbued with the culture of grape growing and wine making.

Years later, Lucas was inspired and encouraged by the success of his friend Francis Ford Coppola’s winemaking endeavors to begin his own venture. Lucas first planted 4 acres of vineyard in 1991, which has expanded to 28 acres of some of the finest fruit grown in Marin County.

The Goal: produce high quality, distinguished wines that meet Lucas’ own exacting standards and seduce even the most ardent oenophiles. The challenge: the notably inhospitable environment of West Marin County—boasting violent temperature swings, stiff ocean winds and precarious terrain—which was long ago branded a region too risky for growing grapes.

Winemaking: Under the keen eye of Winemaker Scott McLeod, the past two decades have been tirelessly dedicated to nurturing the best possible fruit at Skywalker Vineyards. West Marin’s fluctuating climate and short growing season are a constant test of locations, clones, environments, techniques—and sanity.

Place: The Skywalker Vineyards estate winery embodies the spirit of the place–where a coastal fog funneling its way through the Nicasio gap meets a warm Mediterranean-like climate–and is both dramatically striking and welcoming, with a classic California touch of hospitality.

The winery is a place where majestic architecture meets cutting edge technology. Stained glass and stainless steel coexist, and old world craftsmanship enhances not only the woodwork, but the wines as well.

You can’t do it unless you can imagine it.
—GEORGE LUCAS

Call ahead to schedule and appointment. Expires January 2021

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