Intentionally Small, Immensely Personal

Everchanging

Hibou, by its very nature, is not marked by consistency. We’re small enough to be nimble and risk-taking as we approach each new vintage as an open opportunity to explore and create. What started as just one Russian River Pinot Noir has progressed into a small yet ever-changing portfolio of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay from our favorite vineyards across Northern California. The defining thread is our commitment to our growers and our members: We’re making the most thrilling, authentic wines we possibly can.

Collaborating

As small-scale vintners, we make our wine in a shared workspace with other artisans.

“Pick Me”

Knowing that great wine is made in the vineyard, we ferment each vineyard block individually with its native yeasts as 100% or partial whole clusters. We gather the free-run juice, press the remainder gently, and move the segregated wine to barrel where it can evolve honestly. As we tend to the barrels, coaxing the elevage as lightly and intuitively as possible, a few barrels absolutely start to shine. The full narrative of their evolution unfolds in the most beautiful, breathtaking way. Those are the barrels that say, “Pick me.” And we do.