We source Pinot Noir from the windswept appellations along the rugged Sonoma Coast, as well as the cool Russian River Valley, where this varietal develops its finest expression. Each of our acclaimed Pinot noir vineyards including Gap’s Crown, Sangiacomo and Walala, imparts its own distinctive character to the grapes. Our site-specific wines possess unique and discernible qualities, which could come from nowhere else on earth.
2023 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Gap’s Crown Vineyard responded well to the cooler weather conditions and matured at an even pace, allowing us to pick each block at optimal maturity. We again fermented the clone 828 block with stems included, adding verve and spice notes to the finished blend. The 2023 vintage has a mix of red cherry and darker berry flavors with baking spice notes.
2023 Walala Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Walala Vineyard’s remarkable character stems from its 1,200-foot elevation, gravelly loam soils and close proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Walala vines benefited from the cooler 2023 vintage, allowing for long hang times and development of complex flavors and ripe tannins. It offers layers of deep and bright red fruit aromas with tropical notes.
2023 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
This is a stunning wine with all the depth and complexity our fans enjoy from this exceptional vineyard. It is located on Roberts Road at the western base of Sonoma Mountain in an old creek bed with well draining soils. This wine offers an intriguing blend of dark red fruits and forest floor with the signature Sangiacomo creamy texture.
2023 Rodgers Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
The cool 2023 weather was ideal for ripening Pinot Noir at Rodgers Creek Vineyard. The grapes matured at an even pace, resulting in a mix of vibrant red and dark fruit flavors with hints of mushroom and earth. This vineyard sits high on a ridge in the heart of the windy Petaluma Gap. Its climate and steep slopes are well suited for growing exceptional Pinot Noir.
2023 Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir
Spring Release
This wine is a blend of four lots from premier vineyards in the wind-swept Petaluma Gap region of the Sonoma Coast. They join together with wonderful synergy, combining the intensity and structure of the hillside Gap’s Crown Vineyard with the elegance and creamy texture of Sangiacomo Vineyard. Flavors are bright yet deep and resonate with a savory nuance.
2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
This wine represents the phenomenal Sonoma Coast growing region and the moderate weather patterns of the 2023 vintage. It has layers of complexity and strength while offering elegance and nuance as Pinot Noir does at its best. This wine was made with lots from eight unique vineyards spread across the vast Sonoma Coast, from Annapolis in the north, to Occidental in the west, and down to the tip of the Petaluma Gap.
2023 Nightwing Vineyard Pinot Noir
Nightwing is located at 1,200 feet elevation on a windy mountainside at the eastern edge of the cool Sonoma Coast appellation. It gets its name from the variety of winged creatures that come alive as the sun sets. Pommard clone, planted at the top of the vineyard, provides a deep, rich core and silky texture. Clone 115, residing lower on a steep slope, adds fresh red fruit flavors and structure.
2023 UV Lucky Well Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
UV Lucky Well Vineyard sits high up on a coastal ridge not far from the Pacific Ocean. It was developed by the late, renowned vineyard manager Ulises Valdez and is still meticulously farmed by the Valdez family. Warm days along with cool breezes and foggy nights allow for the slow maturation of robust, complex flavors and silky texture.
2023 Reuling Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Fall Release
Reuling Vineyard is planted to three unique Pinot noir clones: Calera and two distinct “suitcase” clones from the Vosne-Romanée region of Burgundy. This impressive and distinctive wine opens with complex aromas of earth and forest floor that lead notes of dark cherry, mushroom and truffle.
2023 Riddle Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Fall Release
Riddle Vineyard sits on a coastal ridge in Green Valley near the town of Occidental, a rugged section of the West Sonoma Coast that overlooks the iconic Pinot noir sites of the region. Our Riddle Vineyard Pinot Noir showcases intriguing, concentrated bramble berry character supported by ample structure from silky tannins.
2023 Wohler Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Fall Release
Wohler Vineyard sits in the heart of the acclaimed Russian River Valley, within sight of the Russian River and historic Wohler Bridge. This wine is a blockbuster with expressive aromas that explode from the glass. We source grapes from five distinct blocks within the vineyard providing richness and density. It offers bright fruit, elegance and earthiness.
2023 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Fall Release
Our Russian River Valley Pinot Noir captures the essence of this appellation as a world-class location for Pinot noir. It is a blend of several vineyards, including components from Riddle and the famed Bucher Vineyard. Bucher provides additional layers of dark fruit, richness and depth. It adds another layer to the red fruit profiles and lush textures from Riddle.
2023 UV Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Fall Release
We are thrilled to offer a return of the Sojourn Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir. This is a world-class coastal vineyard located near Occidental within the West Sonoma Coast. It was developed in 2006 by the late Ulises Valdez, known as one of the best vineyard managers in the region. It is an extraordinary vineyard site.
2023 Ueberroth Vineyard Pinot Noir, Petaluma Gap
We have been working with Ueberroth since 2021 and it has impressed us each year, especially the block of clone 943 which forms the foundation of dark red fruit and rich texture. Clones Pommard and Mt. Eden are blended in adding layers of complexity. The vineyard is in a cool pocket of the windy Petaluma Gap allowing for longer hang times while retaining freshness and acidity. It offers robust flavors of rhubarb and tart cherries with a silky texture.