We are a beautiful estate, situated on 144 scenic acres of rolling hills in the Petaluma Gap located about 30 minutes north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge.

Mohamed Karah purchased this land in 1995. The Karah family was excited about the prospect of farming in California, and was advised by UC Davis to grow grapes, based on the terroir and climate. His intention was to perfect his viticulture skills and grow Pinot Noir of the highest quality. For many years, grapes were grown on the property and sold on the market to other nearby estates, before Karah made the gutsy decision of building his own winery. The old cattle barn was then expanded and converted into our cellar under the guidance of his son, and contractor, Tariq Karah.

Seated on the peak of the hill, right off of Highway 101 in Sonoma County, the vineyard offers panoramic views of the surrounding valley. As a vineyard estate, our property produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the region. Over the years we have added small lots of Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay to diversify our wine list. We are excited by the way the cool climate and forceful winds interact with our vines, creating unique and bold flavors, characteristic of the Karah brand.

THE RUNNING FENCE

Years before Mohamed Karah owned the property, the famous environmental artists, Christo and Jeanne-Claude constructed the now famous piece of environmental art, "Running Fence," which was 24.5 miles of fence constructed of white nylon that ran from where Karah Estate now stands into the Pacific Ocean at Bodega Bay. The fabric was originally produced to construct airbags, but the Nixon administration delayed the implementation of the airbag laws by ten years, resulting in a surplus of nylon fabric at a reasonable price. The project took Christo and Jeanne-Claude four years (1972-1976) to complete and was disassembled after fourteen days.