In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, Holme Grown paid a visit to Sabina Vineyards, a winery north of St. Helena that produces just a few hundred cases annually of high end Cabernet sauvignons and Pinot noirs. All made from organic grapes of course!

As usual we were greeted at the gate by Chester, owner David Sabin's lovable guard dog. We wound our way up the driveway past some impressive pieces of sculpture and arrived at his home/winery, just a little distracted by the sweeping views of the Valley floor.

Designed expressly for the limited production of ultra-premium wines, Sabina Vineyards winery is a winemaker's dream. Included in the space are four petite fermentation tanks, a mini-basket press and a collection of custom-made oak barrels for aging.