Azari Vineyards was established in 1988 when Kamal and Parichehr Azari purchased their Petaluma Gap property in the Sonoma Coast. The estate sits in a cool, wind-driven corridor known for long growing seasons and naturally low yields. The Azaris planted Pinot Noir and later produced estate wines that highlight the region’s fog-influenced acidity and spice. The winery also incorporates elements of the family’s Persian heritage, including its signature “Flamingo” wood-fired oven on the estate. Production focuses on small-lot Pinot Noir shaped by the Petaluma Gap’s strong maritime winds, which promote slow ripening and concentrated flavor development.