Description
From the winery:
A distinctive forest character marks this pure and savory expression of coastal Pinot Noir. Aromas conjure the moist morning canopy of old-growth redwoods—minerally, fresh, and cool. Soil and ocean air converge with herbal botanicals and the umami quality of tamari and pine. The palate moves with cool-season precision, its delicate, juicy red raspberry and tart plum flavors married to the earth with fine, chalky textures throughout.
Winemaker Notes
2023 VINTAGE
The 2023 Sonoma Coast growing season was a classic—a throwback to consistently cooler times marked by slow and steady flavor development, which balance an organic result. At the time of winter pruning, the amount of wood on the vines offered reserves of power, the promise of energy in thick canes. And moving into spring, the soils were saturated, spongy with generous rainfall. Moisture and cool temperatures delayed cover crops, and budbreak was out latest on record. Generally mild temperatures through summer kept growth consistent with the slow season, and after an equally late veraison, flavors developed with restraint. Harvest time offered a soft landing, with the luxury of hangtime—call it a beautiful exercise of patience—to achieve savory, high-acid wines at lower alcohol levels, with the natural stamp of time and place.
Additional notes
VINEYARDS
Our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is sourced from our organically farmed estate vineyard, Sea View Ridge, as well as several family-owned vineyards that share our farming philosophy and commitment to highlighting the purity of these coastal sites. This wine reflects the unique characteristics of our estates: coastal influence, topography, and distinctive soils.
