Kathleen Inman

Coming Up

The Russian River Valley is the frame for Kathleen Inman’s work at Inman Family Wines, where delicacy is pursued without giving up depth. Pinot Noir, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and sparkling wines sit at the center of the program, with the house style built around a regional belief: this is a place where wines can be “both subtle and elegant but also powerful.”

Where They Are Now

Before Inman Family Wines became the primary reference point for Kathleen Inman, she trained at University of California, Santa Barbara, then worked as a lawyer in England. That background brought structure and discipline, but the work that followed shifted toward closer contact with vineyard and cellar. Since 2000, she has held founder, winemaker, vineyard manager, sales director, and owner roles at Inman Family Wines, a range that reflects a hands-on method with little separation between decision, farming, and bottling.

Career - Founder, winemaker, vineyard manager, sales director, and owner — Inman Family Wines, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California (2000–present) - Lawyer — England Education: University of California, Santa Barbara

Signature

The signature wines associated with Kathleen Inman are Endless Crush®, Extra Brut Luxe Cuvée, Brut Rosé, and OGV Estate Pinot Noir. They map her approach in straightforward terms: wines shaped for freshness, definition, and a clear line from bottle back to site. The names signal polish without overstatement, and the range stays aligned with the same house logic as the broader portfolio.

In Their Words “The ability to produce wines that are both subtle and elegant but also powerful is something I think is special about the Russian River Valley.” “I have long believed that Sonoma County offered better conditions for Pinot than my native Napa.”

Recognition

Kathleen Inman has received Business Environmental Alliance of Sonoma County — Best Practices Award (2011). She has been the owner and winemaker since 2002.

FAQ Where did Kathleen Inman train or study? Kathleen Inman trained at University of California, Santa Barbara. What is Kathleen Inman known for? Pinot Noir, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and sparkling wines.