Three Sticks Wines
A 100% estate Sonoma winery known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Durell, Gap's Crown, and Walala vineyards.
Last updated September 27, 2026
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Overview
Three Sticks Wines is a Sonoma, California-based winery that describes itself as proudly 100% estate, meaning it owns, farms, and produces every grape that becomes every drop of its wines. The winery is best known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in a collection of renowned California vineyards, including Durell, Gap's Crown, and Walala. Its hospitality home is the historic 1842 Vallejo Casteñada Adobe in downtown Sonoma, redesigned by designer Ken Fulk and open by appointment only. The brand positions itself as a producer of the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Sonoma, with an emphasis on autonomy and proactive farming. Its vineyard portfolio spans the Sonoma Valley, Sonoma Coast, and Carneros AVAs, with Durell described as the birthplace of Three Sticks Wines. Gap's Crown, a 406-acre vineyard acquired by Bill Price in late 2012, is located in the Petaluma Gap on the western slope of Sonoma Mountain. Walala is situated in the West Sonoma Coast. Three Sticks offers direct-to-consumer sales through its website, in-person tastings at the Adobe, in-home tastings while on the road, and signature events. The winery is privately held and operates primarily in the United States market.
History
Three Sticks Wines is a winery based in Sonoma, California. According to its official website, the pedigree of Three Sticks begins in the rocky, volcanic soils of Durell, one of the most diverse and prized vineyards in Sonoma Valley. Planted primarily to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the rolling 610-acre Durell parcel spans the Sonoma Valley, Sonoma Coast, and Carneros AVAs and is described as the birthplace of Three Sticks Wines. The winery's vineyard collection expanded with the acquisition of Gap's Crown Vineyard by Bill Price in late 2012. This 406-acre vineyard is located on the western slope of Sonoma Mountain, in the Petaluma Gap, and is known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A third estate vineyard, Walala, is located in the West Sonoma Coast; its name comes from the Kashaya Pomo Indian saying "where the water flow..." (as quoted on the winery's website). Three Sticks emphasizes a 100% estate model: it owns, farms, and produces every grape that becomes every drop of its wines. The winery states that this autonomy allows it to shift and flex proactively with a dynamic environment, leading to farming and winemaking triumphs. Its hospitality home is the historic 1842 Vallejo Casteñada Adobe in downtown Sonoma, redesigned by Ken Fulk, where visits are by appointment only. The winery also offers online wine sales, in-home tastings while on the road, and signature events.
Bill Price acquires Gap's Crown Vineyard in late 2012.
Products and positioning
The finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer in Sonoma, with a 100% estate, autonomous farming model.
Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir
Durell Vineyard Chardonnay
Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir
Gap's Crown Vineyard Chardonnay
Walala Vineyard Pinot Noir
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