Journey

It’s easy to understand why brothers Ben and Jake Fetzer chose a life as vignerons.  The Fetzer family’s journey in winemaking began in the 1950s when they settled in Mendocino County. By 1968, their grandparents Barney and Kathleen Fetzer had founded Fetzer Vineyards, which would become a pioneer in California’s wine industry, critical for leading the shift toward large-scale sustainable, organic, and biodynamic farming.  Their father Robert Fetzer was an integral part of the family’s success, and by the 1990s he envisioned a premier estate focusing on Pinot Noir.  He acquired a 1,200-acre ranch and worked hand-in-hand with his sons planting the vines that would become Masút.  Tragically, Robert passed away in 2006. However, the brothers were determined to continue their father’s vision and began constructing a new winery in his honor.  In 2014, they helped establish a new wine appellation, Eagle Peak Mendocino County AVA, a testament to their passion and perseverance in winemaking.  Today, they remain dedicated to crafting exceptional estate wines that reflect the essence of their deep connection to this land.

“Our mission is to craft exceptional estate-grown wines using organic and sustainable farming methods that highlight the distinctive terroir of the Eagle Peak, Mendocino County AVA.” Jake Fetzer