A New Twist on Tradition at Morisoli

In its fifth generation, the mainstay Rutherford grape-farming family adds its own wine

Chris (left) and Gary Morisoli stand together in one of the family’s estate vineyards.
In the heart of Rutherford, Chris Morisoli and his father, Gary, stand amid their family’s early-1900s mixed planting of Zinfandel and other varieties. (Alina Tyulu)

The Morisoli family has spent its first four generations in Rutherford building a name by farming grapes for other wineries with thought and attention. Along the way, they have seen their name featured on more than a few labels—but never on their own wine until now. The youngest Morisoli, Chris, has championed the family’s first-ever label, and the winery's first three vintages have been major successes. Learn more about the Morisoli family and how they balance life as stewards of both the land and grapes of Rutherford, Calif.

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