Frey Vineyards: Blending tradition with innovation

Wandering through the newly reconstructed Frey Vineyards winery in Mendocino County’s Redwood Valley, one can’t help but marvel at the synergy between state-of-the-art technology and age-old winemaking traditions. Jonathan and Katrina Frey, pioneers in organic and biodynamic wine, have cultivated more than just grapes; they’ve nurtured a philosophy. “Our customers are looking for good wine without additives, and that’s exactly what we aim to provide,” Katrina says, guiding the way through the winery’s latest incarnation.

The ethos of Frey Vineyards draws on a rich history of organic agriculture. “It all started with a subscription to Rodale’s ‘Organic Gardening,’” Jonathan recalls, a smile evident in his voice. “That, and our time spent in Alan Chadwick’s garden, laid the groundwork for what we would eventually build here.”