TASTING NOTES

This Sebastopol Hills Cuvée, blending fruit from McDonald Mountain Vineyard, Marshall Ranch, and Thorn Ridge Vineyard, opens with aromatic layers of eucalyptus, savory bay leaf, bramble, and boysenberry pie. The palate offers concentrated dark fruit complemented by a stemmy, spicy, and woodsy character, framed by dusty tannins and lively medium-plus acidity for a balanced, compelling finish.

VINEYARD NOTES

This Pinot Noir blends fruit from three Sebastopol Hills vineyards—McDonald Mountain, Marshall Ranch, and Thorn Ridge—each rooted in Goldridge sandy loam soils. McDonald Mountain Vineyard, near the Russian River Valley–Petaluma Gap border, offers cool fog, diverse clones, and steep slopes for vibrant, flavorful berries. Marshall Ranch’s coastal fog moderates temperatures, producing elegant wines with vivid acidity and layered complexity. Thorn Ridge Vineyard, planted in the mid-1990s west of Sebastopol, features a steep east-facing slope where dry-farming yields concentrated, expressive Pinot Noir.