The Estate
“The greatest estates lie where the fog starts and where the fog stops.”
At Limerick Lane Cellars, we are honored to steward a vineyard with over a century of history, where hard work, resilience, and a deep respect for the land have shaped every bottle we produce. Our estate sits at the Northeast corner Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, creating a rare microclimate that allows Zinfandel and Rhône varietals to thrive.
This land tells its own story—one shaped by a delicate balance of soil, sunshine, fog, and the dedication of those who tend it. Each vintage reflects not only the natural elements that define this place but also the passion and perseverance of the people who cultivated it.
Great wines are born from remarkable sites, and this vineyard is one of them. The combination of deep-rooted vines, ideal growing conditions, and a bit of good fortune makes wines that are truly unique to this land—expressions of a place unlike any other.
At Limerick Lane, we don’t take this for granted. We embrace the history, the challenges, and the opportunity to share wines that could only be made here.
These wines can only be made here.
Limerick Lane Timeline
1870
Limerick Lane was first inhabited by a cattle farmer and named the street after his hometown of Limerick, Ireland.
1890
Influx of Italian immigrants to Limerick Lane and surrounding areas of Sonoma County to plant vineyards and make wine.
1910
The Del Fava family plants a Zinfandel field blend that we now call “1910 Block”. Image: Early farmer on Limerick Lane Circa 1900.
1977
The DelFava family sells their property to the Collins family from San Francisco.
1985
Limerick Lane winery was created to market wines exclusively from grapes grown on the estate property.
2010
Jake and Alexis Bilbro purchase Limerick Lane Cellars and begin work on reinvigorating the venerable vineyards and focus the brand on world-class wine production.
2012
Wine Spectator ranks 2012 Limerick Lane Zinfandel as #12 on their annual Top 100 Wines of the World list.
2013
A focused effort to move all operations to a more environmentally conscious way of farming through employment of sustainable and organic processes at the forefront.
2018
Limerick Lane Cellars welcomes Chris Pittenger as winemaker.
2020
Limerick Lane Cellars celebrates 10th anniversary of the Limerick Lane estate under the stewardship of Jake & Alexis Bilbro
2022
Karen Francis DeGolia has returned to Limerick Lane Cellars after nearly thirty years, bringing her wealth of experience and passion back to the estate. Her leadership is set to guide the brand into an exciting new chapter, combining tradition with innovative strategies. As she unites with the team, Karen’s vision promises to elevate Limerick Lane Cellars to new heights in the wine industry.
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