Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other arts will follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization.

โ€”ย Daniel Webster

The defining element of our portfolio is the fruit we source โ€“ and the relationships that flow from our connection to the land. Weโ€™ve learned that vineyards and cultivated lands have a spirit and voice all their own โ€“ and our purpose is to see and to listen โ€“ and through those efforts find the vines and grapes that are uplifted through the intention and the labor of passionate growers that tend to the earth itselfโ€ฆ

โ€”ย and thatโ€™s TILTH.

We choose our grapes based on what we feel would be a true lens through which we view Californiaโ€™s vast and diverse agriculture. Every year our picking decisions are based on multiple factors; a combination of weather, location, acidity, fruit development, and an overall authenticity in the fruit that has to be tasted to describe. That essence supersedes all of the agronomy that we use as a supporting role in this decision, and defines the potential of each harvest, every year. There is no formula, just a vision that varies from vintage to vintage.

EXPLORE OUR WINES

Crafting Authentic Expressions of Vineyard & Vintage

Tilth is known for wines that express the unique personality of each vineyard site. Keith Emerson is Tilth's winemaker, while his wife Holly manages the business side of operations. Keith emphasizes sustainability and hands-on vineyard practices to create wines that are both precise and approachable, allowing the vineyard and the vintage to be star of the show.