The Pioneers of Organic Winemaking
As America’s first organic winery, we’ve been pioneers of the organic wine standard since 1980. Sip the difference!
Purity
We only use organic grapes! We let our wines’ true nature shine by not adding any preservatives, colorants, or synthetic agents.
Nature Reserve
We are stewards to nearly 1,000 acres of wildlife corridors around and through our vineyards, preserving the native habitat, a home for bears, mountain lions, and pollinators. Protecting our ecology encourages a healthy balance in our vineyards.
Accolades
California Organic Winery of the Year: 2022 New York International Wine Competition
Our Certifications
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We are the first certified organic winery in the country. All of our wines proudly display the USDA Organic seal. USDA Organic certification is the highest achievement for organic winemaking: organic grapes, organic yeasts, organic wines! Learn more
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In 1996, we were the first Biodynamic US winery to achieve Demeter certification. Our estate-grown Biodynamic wines are fermented with the wild yeasts found on the grapes themselves. Biodynamic viticulture focuses on the health of the farm as a vital living organism. Learn more
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Frey Vineyards is becoming a CFFâ„¢ (Certified Free From) facility. All Frey wines are gluten-free and allergy-friendly. The cellars are exclusively for grapes and wine production.
Sip The Difference
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Did you know that sulfites are added to Wine Made With Organic Grapes? Since our origins, we have never added this synthetic preservative, and we never will. Our wine is made to embody the purity of the grape itself. Learn more
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Our holistic farming practices work to sequester carbon, build healthy soil, and reduce CO2 emissions. Learn more
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At Frey Vineyards we have made a commitment to formulate our organic wines without using any animal byproducts in the winemaking process.
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We were preeminent stakeholders in making Mendocino County the first jurisdiction in the U.S. to ban cultivation of genetically modified organisms. We champion the efforts to preserve heritage varieties of organic grapes.
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"Celebrate Fridays the Frey Way"
Since the beginning, we’ve been trailblazers of true organic winemaking. In fact, we were the first certified organic winery here in the US, which means NO SULFITES ADDED.
— Casey Frey
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No Glyphosates Detected
We had Frey Organic & Biodynamic Wines tested by a neutral third-party lab for glyphosates in collaboration with Mom Blogger, Mamavation. We're proud to report that our wines came back with no detectable toxins!
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90 Points & "Best Buy" WineEnthusiast
A bang-for-the-buck find, this red exudes vivacious aromas and flavors of cranberry, rose, violet, red plum and strawberry with complementary tones of fresh-turned earth and forest floor. — Stacy Briscoe
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