Pinot Noir

There is a wonderful combination of power and elegance in the 2018 Docker Hill Pinot Noir. The nose has dark cherry and intense raspberry aromas with a hint of forest, and subtle garrigue. The fruit flavors build in the mouth, showing dark red fruits, with subtle savory herb and spice complexity. The finish lingers with polished tannins and lingering acid and fruit flavors. - Jeff Stewart & Tiaan Lordan, Winemakers

"Far Coast Vineyard consistently produces one of our boldest Pinot Noir offerings. The 2021 follows suit with intense cherry cola, blackberry and cocoa aromas. The subtle earth and underbrush characters carry into the flavors along with Asian spice and a broad, lush texture followed by mocha, black cherry, and blackberry fruits. The persistent finish is distinctly Far Coast." - Jeff Stewart & Tiaan Lordan, Winemakers

Exuberant aromas of berries, black cherry, and exotic spice aromatics are supported by bright flavors of red and black cherry, blood orange, and soy. Velvety, fine-grained tannins complement a long finish with subtle clove and citrus nuances.- Jeff Stewart & Tiaan Lordan, Winemakers

Dark cherry, concentrated blueberry, Asian spice and forest floor aromas are complemented by a broad and pliant texture and a mocha-spice finish. Black cherry, black tea and leather flavors all give this well-structured wine a wonderful combination of drinkability and ageability.- Jeff Stewart & Tiaan Lordan, Winemakers

"This mountain-grown wine expresses ripe fruits of the warm days and the acid balance from the cool nights. Vibrant fruit aromas of blueberry, raspberry, and plum are the hallmarks of the aromatics along with a subtle cedar/cigar box note. These aromatics lead into voluptuous flavors of berries and spice in this structured, yet lively Pinot Noir. - Jeff Stewart & Tiaan Lordan, Winemakers

Aromas of raspberries, rose petals, and pomegranate with sous bois highlight the Seascape Vineyard Pinot Noir. A savory mouthfeel of cherry cola, currant and spice is followed by silky, fine grain tannins in this distinctive cool climate Pinot Noir. - Jeff Stewart & Tiaan Lordan, Winemakers

This alluring and hedonistic wine has amazing extract and purity of fruit focus.  Vibrant fruit aromas of black cherry, blueberry, anise and violets harmonize with subtle cinnamon stick notes.  The captivating aromas lead into equally vibrant flavors of berries and allspice in this sensuously elegant Pinot Noir. - Jeff Stewart & Tiaan Lordan, Winemakers

"The 2019 Pinot Noir Hailey's Block comes from a specific block in the Arrendell Vineyard in the Green Valley district of the Russian River Valley, with 25-year-old vines planted in silty soils. It has a medium ruby-purple color and a plethora of crushed raspberries, blueberries, cranberries and strawberries, plus touches of pepper, lilac and savory herbs. The medium-bodied palate explodes with hedonistic berry fruits, gliding across the palate with a silky texture and bursts of fresh acidity that call you in again and again for another sip on the long finish. " - Erin Brooks, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, July 2022

"From the Zena Crown Vineyard, the 2019 Pinot Noir Warrior Princess is bright with dried roses, anise, and wild red raspberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, with fresh crunchy red fruit, and poppy, snappy, fresh acidity. Refreshing and pretty in style, it can be drunk now or over the next 10 or more years." - Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com, Aug 2022

"The 2019 Pinot Noir Marin County, matured 15 months in 35% new French oak, has a medium ruby-purple color and soaring aromas of rhubarb, blueberry, pipe tobacco, iodine, mushrooms, fir and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is silky and fragrant with bursts of juicy acidity and layer after layer of perfumed fruit on the extended finish." - Erin Brooks, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, July 2022

"The 2019 Pinot Noir Truly Rita, from Dierberg-Drum Canyon in the Sta. Rita Hills, is a big potent wine.  Huge tannins wrap around a core of blue/purplish fruit. Lavender, mocha, spice, chocolate, gravel, incense, and licorice add to the wine's brooding intensity.  Give this muscular Pinot a few years to soften." —Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2022

"Matured for 16 months in 13% new French oak, the medium ruby colored 2019 Pinot Noir Seven's Bench Vineyard has soaring, savory scents of blood orange, woodsmoke, pipe tobacco, charcuterie, black tea leaves and conifer. Medium-bodied, silky, intense and layered, it offers plush red berry fruit, seamless acidity and a long, detailed finish. " - Erin Brooks, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, July 2022

The 2019 Arrendell Vineyard Pinot Noir is a deep, ruby-colored wine with complex aromas of blackcurrants, red cherries, forest floor, and violets are interlaced with a savory grilled herb nuance. Black cherries and kirsch flavors complement silky tannins and a multi-layered mouthfeel. The lingering and nuanced finish is a hallmark of all bottlings from this amazing vineyard site.