Our Story

Our Roots: A Legacy of Craft & Cultivation

Vigil Family Wines is deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of Sebastopol, California. Our story began in 1986, when Sabina and Tarcicio Vigil (a.k.a. Mom and Dad) purchased the historic property, home to California’s oldest blueberry farm—originally planted in 1940. Under their care, the 13-acre farm flourished as a diverse berry operation, lovingly renamed Sebastopol Berry Farm. It was truly a family-run endeavor, with everyone pitching in—from farming the land to selling the berries. For over three decades, the farm stood as a symbol of the Vigil family’s commitment to responsible farming and community.

In 2019, the farm embarked on a new chapter, honoring its history while embracing a bold vision for the future. The land was replanted with two clones of Pinot Noir and two clones of Chardonnay, thoughtfully selected to highlight the unique terroir of the Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA.

At Vigil Family Wines, we proudly carry forward the values that built our legacy—sustainability, craftsmanship, and a profound respect for nature. From vine to bottle, we embrace environmentally conscious farming practices, ensuring the health and vitality of our land for generations to come. Each bottle we produce celebrates this land’s rich transformation, showcasing the elegance and complexity that define our region.

But our story doesn’t live only in dates and acreage. It lives in symbols—drawn from the land, from migration, from memory, and from the people who came before us. Our inaugural label introduced a visual language that carries our lineage forward, honoring where we’ve been and where we’re going.
VIGIL FAMILY HIEROGLYPHS

Our Living Symbols

Before there were tasting notes, there were stories.

Before there were vineyards, there was movement.

Our inaugural vintage introduced a symbolic language—one rooted in ancestry, nature, and transformation. These are not decorative. They are deeply personal. They are part of how we tell our story.

a grayscale caveman drawing of a monarch butterfly

The Monarch

TRANSFORMATION / MIGRATION / MEMORY

Each year, millions of monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles to Michoacán, Mexico—ancestral land tied to the Vigil family’s origins. This epic migration mirrors our own story: movement across borders, across generations, across time. The monarch represents transformation, endurance, and the invisible threads that connect us to where we came from—even when we build something new. For us, the monarch is not just a symbol of beauty. It is a symbol of becoming.
a black and white crude sketch of an oyamel fir tree that is crudely drawn like a caveman did it

Oyamel Fir Tree

Protection / Sanctuary / Continuity

High in the mountains of central Mexico, the monarchs return each winter to one sacred place: the Oyamel fir forests. These ancient trees create the exact conditions the monarchs need to survive—cool, sheltered, and still. The Oyamel represents home as refuge. Land as guardian. Roots that hold even when everything else is in motion. In our story, this tree is a reminder that cultivation is not just about growing—it’s about protecting what grows.
A grayscale caveman drawing of a wolf howling

The Wolf

Kinship / Resilience / Instinct

The Vigil family traces its roots to a small town known as La Lobera—“The Place of the Wolf.” Wolves are not solitary. They move in packs. They rely on one another. They endure. For us, the wolf represents family, intuition, loyalty, and survival. It is a reminder that nothing we build is built alone—and that strength is collective.
Single bottle of Vigil Family Wines Salvaje Pinot Noir with sunflowers