Sonoma Coast

Holder Vineyard

A tiny Dijon-clone planting on the Occidental ridge, across the road from Charles Heintz.

History

Bruce Holder farms the vineyard on Harrison Grade, on the ridge above Occidental, directly across the road from Charles Heintz. It is a grower's site rather than an estate, small enough that the wines made from it are counted in barrels.

The Site

About 1.8 acres at 850 feet on Goldridge soil, on the exposed ridge that also carries Heintz and Radio-Coteau's ground. The doc's parcel number for it is absent from the Sonoma roll, and the vineyard currently has no anchor in our own map data.

Vines and Blocks

Pinot Noir in Dijon clones 115, 667 and 777.

The Wines

Bottled in very small quantity as a vineyard designate, in the cool, high-acid register the Occidental ridge produces.

This comprehensive guide is part of the WineSaint Wine Region Guide collection. Last updated: September 2026.

Vineyard Details

Size
1.8 acres