Pinot Noir
From the cool-climate charm of our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir to our sought-after single-vineyard bottlings from the Russian River Valley, Carneros, Mendocino and the Santa Lucia Highlands, our Pinot Noir program captures the vibrant diversity of this exceptional varietal. In the winery, we craft wines that balance the depth, power and purity of Pinot Noir with elegance, structure and finesse.
- Sonoma Coast
2019 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Sixteen small, independent family-owned vineyard sites come together in this gorgeous display of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. This blend displays classic coastal traits of lively fruit graced with alluring floral and spice notes. Complex and inviting aromas of red fruits include Morello cherry and wild strawberry. A warm spice mix of cinnamon, clove, anise and coriander accompanies subtle notes of forest floor and pink flowers. The palate is full and finishes with good purity, supported by refined tannins and fresh acidity. The 2019 is a lovely expression, capturing the elegance and purity that are hallmarks of Pinot Noir at its best. - Mendocino
2020 Alder Springs Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir
Incredible aromatics of blueberry, cassis, dried wild herbs, chocolate, forest floor along with black cherry and Five Spice Powder. Fine grain, densely packed tannins, expand into a creamy, dense but succulent texture that carries layers of flavors to the elegant finish. Like many of the greatest vintages from Alder Springs, this offering promises a long, fascinating evolution in the cellar. - Russian River Valley
2020 Bootlegger's Hill Pinot Noir
This one-time moonshiner site, deep in the Sonoma Coast hills, was planted by Charlie Chenoweth to a large array of high-quality Pinot Noir selections. The nose is filled with bright muddled cherry, Five Spice, Redwood forest floor and dried cranberry. The palate is full of sweetly textured coating tannins that are rich and full while also elegant. Cascades of fruit and spice complete this fascinating Russian River Pinot Noir. Bootlegger’s Hill produced one of its finest vintages in 2020.Wine Enthusiast - Carneros Napa
2020 Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir
This iconic site consistently delivers one of the most elegant and refined Pinots in our portfolio. The 2020 vintage is more robust and richer than typical, providing layers of red currants, cassis, and Bing cherries along with a lifted purity and freshness that supports elegant and cleansing acidity. The nose is filled with the Hyde Vineyard signature dried rose petals and cardamom/cinnamon spice. The mouth has great depth of texture and flavor, showing composed, refined tannins that are knit together with strawberry, raspberry, and a hint of cocoa and five spice powder. This 2020 is showing a darker more powerful example of this legendary vineyard.Wine Spectator - Russian River Valley
2020 Cattalini Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
The naturally high acid of this site drives the high frequency aromas of raspberry, fresh cherry, pine resin, milk chocolate and hazelnut. The mouthfeel is reminiscent of fresh cherry juice, at once fruity and tart but also coating and rich. The lean, crisp structure cuts across the palate with mouthwatering intensity, flashing multifaceted flavors through the detailed, refreshing finish. This wine is sure to gain depth, roundness, and complexity with further aging. - Russian River Valley
2020 Chenoweth Ranch Pinot Noir
Chenoweth Ranch is planted to a mix of Dijon clones that deliver one of the juiciest, richest wines in our single vineyard lineup. Complex aromas of cinnamon, Five Spice Powder, dried cranberry, licorice, and damp forest floor leap from the glass. Dried cherry, cassis and aromatic cedar introduce supple, enrobed tannins that make for a full, plush, mouth filling wine while maintaining a sleek Russian River Valley purity.Wine Enthusiast - Sonoma Coast
2020 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir
The 2020 offers complex aromas of cranberry and black cherry along with hints of cinnamon and dark cocoa. On the palate the wine is generous and juicy with inviting plum and cassis notes. Gap’s Crown Vineyard is a very long-lived wine that will reward patient cellaring for many years to come. - Russian River Valley
2020 Jenkins Ranch Pinot Noir
The 2020 Jenkins Ranch is a blend of 80% Dijon Clone #677 and 20% Dijon Clone #777. The 2020 delivers mulled Luxardo cherry, dried rose, dark chocolate, blueberry, along with the typical Jenkins hint of salty, ocean air. The tannins are incredibly smooth coating and rich. A densely layered mid-palate extends through a refreshing and brightly fruited finish. Though exceptionally rich and full, this 2020 is tempered with enough mouthwatering acidity to keep the marvelously complex flavors cleansing. Super companion to roast duck or pork loin.Wine Enthusiast - Russian River Valley
2020 Little Boot Vineyard Pinot Noir
This young vineyard, planted in 2012, is improving every year as it enters “adolescence.” The 2020 shows energetic aromas of raspberry, dried rose petal, ginger, pomegranate, and Redwood Forest floor. Generously ripe, supple smooth tannins are shot through with mouthwatering acidic streaks. Echoes of black cherry and orange peel nestle amongst sweet fine-grained textures that expand across the palate, gaining depth and persistence. Juicy and unctuous, the flavors keep pumping to a long and supple finish. - Carneros Napa
2020 Moses-Hall Vineyard Carneros Napa Pinot Noir
2020 produced yields below 1.5 tons to the acre, the lowest yields ever at Moses-Hall. The very small berry size produced a dense and rich wine, brimming with plush, finely grained tannins. The vineyard’s signature notes of cinnamon, lavender, mulled cherries, and dark chocolate form complex layers that vie for attention as they linger into a plush and resolved finish. A slight note of sea spray hints at the proximity to the ocean. This is, perhaps, the finest vintage of Moses-Hall to date.Wine Enthusiast - Russian River Valley
2020 Sanchietti Vineyard Pinot Noir
Fresh, juicy and vibrant, this wine opens with a kaleidoscope of brandied cherry, rhubarb-strawberry, pomegranate and clove spice. A nod to fresh mint and fennel sits next to an evocative note of salty ocean spray. Creamy, rich, and textured while still being refreshing and quaffable, this Sanchietti Vineyard is simply a gleefully fresh, satisfying Pinot Noir. - Russian River Valley
2020 Two Dryers Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
With its aromas of bright cherry, tarragon and lavender, there is a lovely fetching quality to this wine. On the palate, inviting fruit mingles with more savory notes to reveal flavors of Kirsch, cola, licorice, fennel, sea spray and complex spice. This is a classic expression of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, with a supple mouthfeel, soft fruity tannins that turn elegant and refreshing on the finish, and complex notes of cool marine air and spice. - Sonoma Coast
2022 Sonoma Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir
This Rosé of 100% Pinot Noir shows a copper-pink color with aromas of strawberry, spicy Carnation blossom, citrus essence, and yeasty notes from six months of sur lie aging. The palate is crisp and elegant, with mineral infused acidity that is focused to a bone-dry finish.