Winery Story
Littorai
Among the many outstanding Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays available today, Littorai stands out as the alpha. Yes, others grew grapes and made wine in this area before Littorai. But beyond being a winegrower, Ted Lemon is a leader and advisor in developing new ways to farm this area, using generative (as opposed to regenerative) practices beyond organic and biodynamic farming.
The Alpha
Ted Lemon studied winemaking in Dijon in the early 1980s before working for Burgundian vignerons Domaine Dujac and Georges Roumier, among others. By the early 1990s, he and his wife Heidi were ready to do their own thing back in the US. “Heidi and I considered Oregon, but we settled on the Sonoma Coast for...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Address: 788 Gold Ridge Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only
Major Grapes: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir
Vineyard Size: 7 acres (owned)
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: Organic & Biodynamic
Year Established: 1990
Owner: Ted and Heidi Lemon
Winemaker: Ted Lemon
Website: https://www.littorai.com/
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Published: August 2025