Savoy Vineyard was planted by Richard Savoy in 1991 on 44 southwest-facing acres in the Anderson Valley, northwest of the town of Philo. The site sits at the base of the hills at the valley’s cooler end, protected on two sides — by the hills behind it and a small rise toward Philo to the southeast — which makes it warmer than most of its neighbors despite its coastal position. The result is a vineyard that captures the best of both: the natural acidity and concentration that come from a cool climate, and enough warmth to ripen Pinot Noir fully.
The soils divide between sandy loams weathered from sandstone on the knolls — moderate moisture, low vigor — and darker loams underlain with clay on the alluvial terraces below. That variation within the site gives the fruit its complexity, and some of the terrace areas are well-suited to dry farming. Savoy produces Pinot Noir with dark fruit, well-structured tannins, and the bright acidity that makes Anderson Valley wines worth cellaring.
Savoy Vineyard is among the most recognized names in the Anderson Valley appellation. The Savoy designation on a label carries weight because the ground earns it.
