Landmark Vineyards

About Winery: Nestled at the base of the Mayacamas Mountain Range in the Sonoma Valley, Landmark Vineyards epitomizes the rustic grace and beauty of Sonoma County. Since 1974, Landmark has been dedicated to producing handcrafted, ultra-premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourcing grapes from unique vineyard sites throughout California to create rich, balanced wines. Its Hop Kiln Estate is a registered California Historical Landmark and expands Landmark Vineyards’ presence with two tasting rooms and properties in Sonoma and the Russian River Valley. 

Landmark wines may be purchased directly from Landmark’s Tasting Rooms, online store, or through membership in the Wine Society. To discover more about Landmark’s remarkable approach to winemaking, visit www.landmarkwine.com.

Aggie Connection: Matt’s path to winemaking began somewhat unexpectedly. A highly recruited football player, he chose UC Davis for its outstanding academics and football program, but arrived unsure of what he wanted to study. A chance round of golf back home in Temecula with a former winery owner changed that. The conversation sparked an interest in wine that led Matt to earn his degree in Viticulture and Enology while playing four seasons of football for the Aggies. After graduating, he took his winemaking education around the world, working harvests in Napa, New Zealand, and Tuscany before returning to California and ultimately joining JUSTIN in 2008. Landmark Vineyards was acquired by JUSTIN in 2011, which pulled Matt into its winemaking team supporting its growth as a brand. Matt now oversees all winemaking for the Wonderful Company in his role as Vice President of Operations & Winemaking.

Aggies Uncorked Featured Wine: Damaris Reserve Chardonnay

Alum: 

Matt Locklin ‘06, VP, Operations, Winemaking and Supply Chain

Christopher Hall '24, Enologist