winery

Inman Family Wines

Sonoma County, United States

Philosophy

Kathleen Inman pursues elegant, naturally lower-alcohol wines of high acidity and food-friendliness through sensitive farming and natural winemaking without additions of water, acid, sugar, enzymes, or tannins, allowing the grapes and terroir to express themselves authentically. The estate's regeneratively-farmed Pinot Noir and intentional direct-press Rosé embody her eco-ethical philosophy integrated into every aspect of production and winery infrastructure.

Reputation

Kathleen Inman, a Napa Valley native, established Inman Family Wines in 2000 upon returning to California from a sixteen-year career in England. She planted the 10.45-acre Olivet Grange Vineyard at the junction of Piner and Olivet Roads in the heart of the Russian River Valley, where the fog-moderated climate and ancient soils proved ideal for expressive Pinot Noir cultivation.

AllocationSmall production estate (4,000 cases/year per 2013 article; extrapolated to 480,000 bottles). No traditional US importer—winery transitioned to 100% DTC model in 2019, selling exclusively through direct mail and online shop. Farming practice described variously as 'organic,' 'regenerative,' and 'sustainable' across sources; Wikipedia confirms 'organic and regenerative,' though no formal organic certification found—only Sonoma Sustainable certification (2016). One source (Milwaukee Mag, 2013) mentions 'biodynamic agriculture' as champion pursuit, but not verified as certified. Production volume estimate based on historical 2013 reference (~4,000 cases); no recent volume data confirmed. Website is active and current as of Feb 2026. Vineyard acreage confirmed at 10.45 acres (4.2 ha). Succession status secure: single founder/operator with no succession transition announced.

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