About

Woodenhead Vintners is owned by winemaker Nikolai Stez and Zina Bower, handcrafting ultra-premium wines in a Burgundian style using California fruit from Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley, Mendocino County, and Mendocino Ridge. They emphasize small, unique lots made without mechanical pumping, with inoculated yeast, hand punching, basket pressing, and French oak. The winery offers a tasting room with wine country views.

Pinot Noir Zinfandel Burgundian-style California wines Small unique lots Locally and sustainably grown
Photos
Home block image 2021 Wet Kiss Pinot Noir bottle 2022 Lennox Vineyard Pinot Noir bottle Winery atmosphere image
What They Make
2021 Pinot Noir Wet Kiss Russian River Valley
Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley
$59.00
wine
2022 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Lennox Vineyard
Pinot Noir from Lennox Vineyard
$56.00
wine
2023 Zinfandel Mendocino County Guido Venturi Vineyard
Zinfandel from Guido Venturi Vineyard
$46.00
wine
2022 Zinfandel Mendocino County Guido Venturi Vineyard
Zinfandel from Guido Venturi Vineyard
$45.00
wine
Awards
Silver Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 for Humboldt County Pinot Noir 2021
Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2020 for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2020
Latest News

2026 Spring Release featuring 2021 Pinot Noir Wet Kiss, 2022 Pinot Noir Lennox Vineyard, 2023 and 2022 Zinfandel Guido Venturi Vineyard