Estate Vineyards

The confluence of land, climate, and our own volition, representing the unique caliber of the Kiani Preserve.
The east slope of the Kiani Preserve vineyard soaks up the last light of the day.
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An unknown haven,
Nourishing that which inhabits it.
We seek not to tame the wild
but to live harmoniously within it.

Estate wines with an identity rooted in this place

It is said that great wines begin in the vineyard. A great vineyard begins with The Land. The wines of the Kiani Preserve contain the true essence of their origin. Vintage to vintage, the character and integrity of the wines honor the land from which they are grown.
Kiani Preserve estate vineyards

Estate Offerings

A noble variety of intricacy and depth, the power of Cabernet Sauvignon lies in its ability to reflect the world around us.
With a unique variety of clones planted throughout the estate vineyard, the Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the Kiani Preserve produces rich and soulful wines with incredible aging potential.
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A nod to our founder’s birthplace, Shiraz balances ancient history with newfound potential. Age-worthy wines with enduring charm and complexity.
Planted on an east-facing rocky slope to a storied clone of the variety, Kiani Preserve Shiraz is aged in clay pot amphorae, evoking traditional winemaking methods of the distant past.
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With a focus on versatility and diversity, specific clones of Old World varieties were selected for their ability to embody the heart and express the character of the land in unique ways.
Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Carménère are all grown at the Kiani Preserve, allowing for the creation of dynamic, inspired blends as well as varietal bottlings from standout barrels.
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The Kiani Preserve sits high 
above the Santa Ynez Valley floor in the Figueroa Highlands.
Winter in the vineyard. Vines go dormant and rain brings plentiful grass for sheep to graze.
Plentiful water brings a dense cover crop in the spring, followed by bud break.
Even with vineyards nestled into the hills, the Kiani Preserve's wilderness dominates the landscape.

Viticulture

There exists a profound connection between the earth, the vine, and the fruit that is cultivated here.

A Vow to Sustain

The Kiani Preserve is precisely that. A preservation of all forms of life on this land, from the soil, the plants, the animals – both wild and tame – and ourselves. Farmed organically since the beginning, we follow our own rigorous set of moral principles, prioritizing nature’s problem solving methods over industry-accepted norms.

Connection is the most essential tool

By steadfastly relying on intuition and continuously drawing inspiration from The Land, decisions are always best made in the vineyard and winery when my full spectrum of senses are considered. Ultimately it is an intrinsic connection to the spirit of the Kiani Preserve that allows me to make wines that exude the character of this distinct and exceptional place.
— Adam Henkel
Winemaker
Offerings & Updates
Members of our mailing list will be the first to receive acquisition details regarding the inaugural vintage of wines from the Kiani Preserve, in addition to learning about other fine goods & provisions soon to be available from the ranch.
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