Centennial Mountain
Healdsbrug · Russian River Valley
$35/person / person
The Oxto Edit
Oxto AICentennial Mountain is the only producer in the US growing Carricante and Nerello Mascalese — Sicilian varieties that took over a decade of study on Mount Etna before a single vine went in the ground in Sonoma. Tastings happen in a refined room on Healdsburg Plaza, where the focus is entirely on understanding how Italian mountain grapes express a California ridgeline. Ideal for serious wine explorers who want something they genuinely cannot find anywhere else.
About
Centennial Mountain was the vision of our team at Rhys Vineyards, which has produced world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from some of California’s most exciting coastal mountain vineyards since 2004. Rhys Vineyard’s eight estate sites have been painstakingly developed from steep, rocky, and remote hillsides in the Santa Cruz Mountains and northern Mendocino County.
In 2013, after years of meticulous planning, we began planting Centennial Mountain Vineyard on a pristine ridgeline high in Sonoma County to explore our love of Italian varietals. Our goal for Centennial Mountain was ambitious: to unlock the full potential of Italy’s finest grapes here in California, particularly Nebbiolo, along with Carricante and Nerello Mascalese, the celebrated white and red grapes that have been grown on Sicily’s Mount Etna for millennia.
This goal was the culmination of years of studying the perfect climate and soils for these varieties, paired with invaluable experience gained from establishing two vineyards on Mount Etna in Sicily. There, we worked closely with Italian viticultural and winemaking masters to learn the intricacies of these grapes, how best to cultivate them, and how to steward them into wines of uncommon character and complexity. Our time in Italy was inspiring and transformative, providing the foundation that guided the design and planting of our Centennial Mountain Vineyard.
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Centennial Mountain Vineyard Flight
An immersive tasting rooted in place. Offers a focused exploration of wines grown on one of Sonoma mountain's most distinctive sites — shaped by elevation and strong coastal influence, defined by precision, restraint, and a clear expression of origin.
$35
Wine & Sushi Pairing
An intimate meeting of precision and place. In partnership with Chef Nobu of Asahi Sushi & Kitchen, four meticulously crafted bites are paired with Centennial Mountain wines to highlight texture, balance, and nuance — where purity of flavor takes center stage.
$65
Introduction to Rhys Vineyards Flight
A curated flight of four 2022 Rhys Vineyards wines illustrating the influence of site and climate across California's leading cool-climate regions — featuring Anderson Valley and Mt. Pajaro Chardonnays alongside Santa Cruz Mountains and Bearwallow Pinot Noirs.
$40
Centennial Mountain x Rhys Vineyards Flight
Designed for the curious palate, this tasting unites Centennial Mountain and Rhys Vineyards in a single cohesive experience. The flight explores contrast and harmony across sites and varieties, revealing wines that are expressive, uncommon, and deeply site-driven.
$45
Journeyman Meat Company Salumi Board
A curated accompaniment featuring six house-made salumi, crostini, cornichons, olives, and a selection of local cheese. Thoughtfully crafted to complement the wines. Serves 2–5 guests.
$40
Rhys Olive Oil Tasting
House-made olive oil produced from olives grown on the Rhys vineyard properties, served with sliced baguette. A beautifully balanced oil that reflects the same sense of place as the wines. Gluten-free options available. Fee waived with purchase of Rhys Olive Oil.
$5
Rhys Honey Tasting
House-harvested honey produced by bees living among the Rhys vineyard properties, served with sliced baguette. A delicate and memorable glimpse into the broader ecosystem that shapes the vineyards. Gluten-free options available. Fee waived with purchase of Rhys Honey.
$5
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