Current Release
2022
2022 Freestone Occidental Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
Steep, raw and powerful, this hillside monopole vineyard sits mere miles from the cool Pacific Ocean, facing Bodega Bay in between the villages of Freestone and Occidental, where morning fog from the coast engulfs the vineyard. This 1.8-acre site is the oldest meter-by-meter planting of pinot noir on the Sonoma Coast, and due to its high density and steep slope, is farmed 100% by hand. This site presents our coolest and most exotic terroir.
Sun-warmed rose petals, wild strawberries, black cherries, and a rainy forest floor fill the bowl. This is followed by notes of muddled blackberry, thyme, pine branches and forni brown mushrooms transporting us to the Redwood forest that surrounds this site. On the palate, there is a beautiful ballet between red berries and dark fruit that is seamlessly intertwined with exotic spice box, zesty orange pith and crushed gravel, giving way to a seemingly everlasting finish.
whole cluster • natively fermented • 1.8 acres • 13% alc
Ground shipping included
99 points James Suckling, 96 points Vinous
2022 Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
From the rugged and remote pockets of Fort Ross-Seaview, this 4.8-acre monopole vineyard represents our most elegant terroir. Vines sit atop an ancient sea bed, dating back 200 million years, soaring high above the sea at more than 1,000 feet in elevation. Mere miles from the sea, this is our highest elevation and most coastal site.
Delicate white rose petals, orange peel and crushed pomegranate are followed by freshly picked raspberries, wild strawberries, and white tea. Coastal wet rock, sea moss, ripe red berries and a kiss of salinity transport us to the sea that sits just beyond Sea Field. Floral and violet notes follow, with lingering hints of crushed wild strawberries, offering an incredibly long and vibrant finish.
whole cluster • natively fermented • 4.8 acres • 13.5% alc
Ground shipping included
98 points James Suckling, 96 points Vinous
2022 Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay Six Bottle Case
This hillside site in rugged Fort Ross-Seaview sits at 1,200 feet in elevation, only a couple of miles inland from the Pacific Ocean and just up the road from Sea Field. The vines, planted over 40 years ago, represent some of the oldest plantings of chardonnay on the coast. Sitting atop well-drained, rocky soils, the yields are naturally low, giving wines of incredible depth, concentration and minerality.
Aromas of fresh white and yellow flowers jump from the glass, followed by white nectarine, crunchy apricot and cool elderflower. Lime blossom and lemon zest are followed by just-ripe yellow peaches. Crushed seashells, wet rock, and a dash of sea salt transport us to the site where these vines are rooted, giving way to a depth of flavors and aromas that provide a racy yet elegant finish.
Whole cluster pressed • natively fermented in barrel • 6 barrels • 13% alc
Ground shipping included
99 points James Suckling, 96 points Vinous
2022 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
Our Royal St. Robert bottling is dedicated to our grandfather Robert, who has been our greatest teacher in our journey in wine. This special cuvée is a selection from our coastal vineyards, giving a window into the rugged hills of the westerly Sonoma Coast. Captivating aromas of crushed blackberries, just-ripe plum and sour black cherries fill the bowl.
Floral notes of fresh roses and black tea with bergamot follow, giving way to wet gravel and warm, sun-dried forest floor. The powerful red and black fruit core is delicately interlaced with these floral tea notes and it couples with exotic spice box, which seamlessly comes together in a persistently long, bright and youthful finish.
whole cluster • natively fermented • 10 acres • 13% alc
Ground shipping included
98 points James Suckling
2022 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Six Bottle Case
This bottling is dedicated to our grandmother Marjorie, who will always be a bright light of inspiration for us. An incredible woman, her hard work and steadfast determination led us to where we are today.
Born from the remote, rugged landscape of the Sonoma Coast, our second vintage release of our Lady Marjorie Chardonnay hails from the rocky soils of Fort-Ross Seaview, resulting in a wine of incredible depth and vibrancy. White peach, crunchy nectarine, crushed wet gravel and white spring flowers jump from the glass. On the palate, these aromas are spliced with zesty lime blossom, stone fruits and fresh apricot, which integrates seamlessly with a backbone of mineral-laced acidity and subtle notes of salinity that all lead to a long, bright finish.
Whole cluster pressed • natively fermented in barrel • 5 acres • 13% alc
Ground shipping included
99 points James Suckling
2022 Pinot Noir Collection Six Bottle Case
2 bottles Freestone Occidental – Bodega Vineyard
2 bottles Sonoma Coast – Royal St. Robert
Ground shipping included
2022 Legacy Pack
Our Lady Marjorie and Royal St. Robert are dedicated to the two inspirations and pillars for Carlo and Dante - their grandmother Marjorie, and grandfather Robert. Both of these cuvée wines, a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, hail from the most rugged pockets of the Sonoma Coast.
2022 Sonoma Coast Lady Marjorie Cuvée
White peach, crunchy nectarine, crushed wet gravel and white spring flowers jump from the glass. On the palate, these aromas are spliced with zesty lime blossom, stone fruits and fresh apricot, which integrates seamlessly with a backbone of mineral-laced acidity and subtle notes of salinity that all lead to a long, bright finish.
2022 Sonoma Coast Royal St. Robert Cuvée
Floral notes of fresh roses and black tea with bergamot follow, giving way to wet gravel and warm, sun-dried forest floor. The powerful red and black fruit core is delicately interlaced with these floral tea notes and it couples with exotic spice box, which seamlessly comes together in a persistently long, bright and youthful finish.
Past Vintages
2021
Our limited production wines, three Pinot Noir and two Chardonnay, release once a year in the fall to RAEN Society and Mailing List members. Society allocations are guaranteed and prioritized, and once honored, remaining allocations are made available to Mailing List members on a first-come, first-served basis.
Our 2021 vintage wines were released in fall of 2022 to our Members, and the offering is now closed and all bottlings sold out. If you'd like to inquire about collecting RAEN prior to our next annual release this coming fall, contact emily@raenwinery.com.
"This is a fine set of new releases from RAEN and brothers Carlo and Dante Mondavi. Readers will note the addition of two new Chardonnays with the 2021 vintage, both from the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, one of the spots on the West Sonoma Coast where Chardonnay can be incredibly distinctive. The 2021 Pinots are gorgeous wines that offer a striking mix of vibrant, deep fruit with the energy and savoriness that are such RAEN signatures." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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2021 Freestone Occidental Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
Our Bodega vineyard is our coolest, most exotic site, situated directly behind Bodega Bay between the villages of Freestone and Occidental and within miles of the Pacific Ocean. Lower in elevation, Bodega is engulfed in refreshing, morning fog and constant coastal breezes. This 1.8 acre site is the oldest meter-by-meter planting of pinot noir on the Sonoma Coast. Due to its high density and steepness, this site is farmed 100% by hand.
Rose petals, wild strawberries, wild black plum, and crushed boysenberry fill the bowl. Chanterelles, thyme, and wild black berry aromas persist. On the palate a black fruit core is woven together with exotic spice, orange pith and notes of the surrounding forest in which the vines grew. Flavors of dark berries, forest floor and crushed gravel give way to a beautiful, long finish.
100% whole cluster • natively fermented • bottled without fining or filtration
2021 Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
Our 4.8 Sea Field Vineyard (monopole) produces our most elegant wines year in and year out. This unique bottling comes from an ancient Sea Field of diverse marine soils and fractured bedrock dating back between 66 and 200 million years. Soaring 1,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean and less than 3 miles from its waters, Sea Field is both our most coastal and highest elevation pinot noir site. The combination of these elements creates Sea Field.
Delicate, lifted aromas of rose petals, orange pith, crushed pomegranate and raspberries, with the essence of where-the-forest-meets-the-ocean fill the bowl. Wild strawberries, cool-coastal forest, wet rock, sea moss and blood orange linger. On the palate, wild strawberries, faint violet flowers and distant notes of white tea lead to a seemingly endless finish.
100% whole cluster • natively fermented • bottled without fining or filtration
2021 Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay Six Bottle Case
"A very powerful and structured chardonnay with phenolics that remind me of top grand cru Chablis. Dried apple, pineapple and lightly cooked pear. Hints of flint. Full-bodied yet agile and almost weightless. The length is so impressive. Just a baby."
Top 100 of the World (99 points) - James Suckling
This rocky, shy-yielding hillside site sits 2 miles from and 1,100 feet above the cold Pacific coastline of Fort Ross-Seaview. Firmly rooted in well-drained, fractured-rock soils, these vines, planted over forty years ago, are some of the oldest pre-phylloxera plantings of chardonnay along the Sonoma coastline. The well-drained hillside soils, cool climate, and exposure yield wines of natural concentration, minerality and depth.
On the nose the wine fills the bowl with fresh white flowers, citrus blossom, tart white nectarine and wet rock. Cool elderflower, lychee and crushed seashells linger. On the palate, lime blossom, lemon pith, and wet rock turn to crunchy peach and tart nectarine. The wine lingers with sea breeze, white flowers and a racy acidity leading into a vibrant, elegant and lengthy finish.
Whole cluster pressed • natively fermented in barrel • bottled without fining or filtration
2021 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
Our Royal St. Robert bottling is dedicated to our grandfather, who has been our greatest teacher in our journey in wine. This special cuvée is a selection from our coastal vineyards, giving a window to the rugged hills of the westerly Sonoma Coast.
Vibrant aromas of black and red cherry, rose petal, and black tea fill the bowl. Wild raspberry and just-ripe red plum notes give way to coastal moss, wet gravel and forest underbrush. Western spice box notes complement the brooding, powerful fruit core, giving way to a vibrant and lasting finish.
100% whole cluster • natively fermented • bottled without fining or filtration
2021 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Six Bottle Case
This bottling is dedicated to our grandmother, Marjorie who will always be a bright light of inspiration for us. Our grandmother was truly an incredible woman. Without question, her hard work, dedication, and steadfast determination led to where we are today. Our inaugural release of this chardonnay is a cuvée of the best barrels in our cellar hailing from two special sites along the westerly Sonoma Coast in Fort Ross-Seaview.
Hailing from the most rugged corners of the west Sonoma Coast, Lady Marjorie is rooted in the rocky soils of Fort Ross-Seaview yielding a wine of finesse, elegance, and verve. Crushed wet gravel, stone fruits of ripe white peach and crunchy nectarine give way to delicate notes of honeysuckle, apricot and citrus pith. On the palate, crushed wet rock persists with summer ripe stone fruits and white flowers transporting us back to the cool coastline where these vines grow. Subtle notes of this beautiful coastline linger with faint hints of fruit, flower, and minerality leading to a seamlessly long finish.
Whole cluster pressed • natively fermented in barrel • bottled without fining or filtration
2020
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2020 Freestone Occidental Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
Steep, raw and powerful, Bodega sits just under four miles from the Pacific Ocean behind Bodega Bay. This hillside monopole is one of the oldest meter-by-meter plantings on the Sonoma Coast. Our coolest, most exotic terroir, the steep westerly exposure allows for full ripening under cool conditions, yielding wines of incredible depth.
A vibrant opening of wild strawberries, black cherry and forest floor fill the bowl. Wild dark berries, black tea and rose petals give way to savory herbs, Moroccan mint and exotic spice box. The depth of flavors from this cool site come together with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity, giving it an ethereal texture, leading to a long-lasting finish.
80% whole cluster • natively fermented • 1.8 acres
2020 Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
Year after year, Sea Field Vineyard is our most elegant bottling. Situated on an ancient sea field composed of rock and gravel remnants from the ocean floor, the vineyard sits just two miles from the cool Pacific Ocean. Sea Field soars high at 1,000 feet in elevation and shares a delicate story from this beautiful, raw expanse.
The wine opens elegantly with crushed ripe raspberries, coastal moss and orange pith. Aromas of violets, dried herbs and wild berries follow, with notes of forest floor, sea moss, wet rock and just a hint of sea salt, transporting us to this rugged and remote coastal site. Vibrant notes of candied orange, white tea and rose petals linger, giving way to a seemingly everlasting finish.
80% whole cluster • natively fermented • 4.8 acres
2020 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
This bottling is dedicated to our grandfather Robert, who taught and inspired us each and every day and who continues to do so on this journey. A selection of our coastal vineyard sites, this special cuvée gives us a window into the cool, rugged hills of the West Sonoma Coast.
Aromas of fresh strawberry, crushed dark cherry and black plum fill the bowl. Wild berries, coastal rock and forest floor follow, delicately coming together with ripe, silky tannins and a bright acidity, giving way to a beautifully long and persistent finish.
80% whole cluster • natively fermented • 10 acres
2020 Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay Six Bottle Case
Charles Ranch vineyard hovers above 1,200 feet of elevation within 2 miles of the cool coast in Fort Ross-Seaview. Firmly rooted in rocky, well-drained soils, these vines, planted nearly forty years ago, are some of the oldest pre-phylloxera plantings of chardonnay in California, yielding naturally shy crops.
The wine opens with a floral display of cool elderflower, citrus blossom and honey suckle, followed by crunchy white nectarine, wild peaches and delicate notes of wet rock and oyster shells. On the palate, just-ripe white peaches and lychee fruit are delicately expressed with lemon cream and beeswax, giving way to crushed gravel and lemon zest. The vibrant acidity gives the wine lift, elegance and length, showing it will only get better with age.
whole cluster • natively fermented in barrel
2019
“This is another strong set of wines from brothers Carlo and Dante Mondavi, two of the scions of America's most famous wine family. At RAEN the Mondavis craft elegant, nuanced Pinots from top sites on the Sonoma Coast.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
2019 marks our family’s 100th consecutive harvest in these golden hills of California. These wines are adorned with the endangered Monarch Butterfly, which reminds us of our connection and responsibility to nature and the land, as well as our history and how we choose to define the next 100 years in wine.
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2019 Freestone Occidental Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
Our Bodega Vineyard is our coolest and most exotic terroir. Steep, raw and powerful, Bodega sits just east of Bodega Bay between the villages of Freestone and Occidental. This westerly planting is one of the oldest meter-by-meter plantings of Pinot Noir on the Sonoma Coast.
Integral to this wine each vintage, there are prevalent notes of rose petals and black tea. The wine is richly textural with wild strawberry, burnt orange pith, exotic spice box, and tastes-of-the-forest on the initial palate, becoming a rich, dark berry on the mid-palate. Bodega has a wonderfully long and persistent finish.
97 points James Suckling
100% whole cluster • natively fermented • bottled without fining or filtration • 1.8 acres
2019 Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
Our 4.8 Sea Field Vineyard (monopole) produces our most elegant wines year in and year out. This unique bottling coming from an ancient Sea Field of diverse marine soils and fractured bedrock dating back between 66 and 200 million years. Soaring 1,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean less than 2 miles from its waters Sea Field is both our most coastal and highest elevation site. The combination of these elements creates Sea Field.
Sea Field is pure elegance. Rose petal, white tea, blood orange pith and the edge of a coastal forest meeting wet rocks fill the bowl. Crushed raspberry, wild strawberry, sea moss, exotic spice, coastal chanterelles, rhubarb and floral tones linger on your palate with a seemingly everlasting finish.
99 points James Suckling
100% whole cluster • natively fermented • bottled without fining or filtration • 4.8 acres
2019 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
Our Royal St. Robert Cuvée is named in honor of our grandfather who, along with our father taught us the art of winegrowing and to be committed to excellence. This bottling is a selection of our finest barrels giving a window into the cool, rugged westerly hills of the true Sonoma Coast.
Aromas of rose petals, black plum, crushed red cherries, bush raspberry and wild thyme fill the bowl. Black tea, forest floor and spring meadow yield to savory herbs, delicate floral notes and a black cherry core. The finish is long lasting with the final notes encapsulated in the silky tannin structure.
97 points James Suckling
100% whole cluster • natively fermented • bottled without fining or filtration • 10 acres
2019 Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay Six Bottle Case
Firmly rooted in the rocky, well-drained hillsides of Fort Ross Seaview these 41-year-old vines are some of the oldest pre-phylloxera plantings of Chardonnay in California.
Notes of elderflower, honeysuckle and citrus blossom give way to wet rock, crushed oyster shells and spring meadow. Just-ripe white peach, crunchy nectarine, and lime pith build in the bowl. On the palate, delicate stone fruits, tart-lychee, fresh lemon cream and lime blossom give way wet gravel. Fine, focused acidity balances the rich mid-palate to a long-lasting finish.
98 points James Suckling
100% whole cluster • natively fermented in barrel • bottled without fining or filtration
2018
"A wild array of floral and savory notes make a strong opening statement. Expressive and multi-faceted, the Royal St. Robert is positively dazzling from the very first taste. The interplay of fruit, whole cluster savoriness and structure results in captivating Pinot that has more than enough pedigree to reward a number of years cellaring. This is a brilliant showing. Wow!" - Antonio Galloni
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2018 Freestone Occidental Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
Our Bodega Vineyard is our coolest and most exotic terroir. Steep, raw, and powerful, Bodega sits just east of Bodega Bay between the villages of Freestone and Occidental. This westerly planting is one of the oldest meter-by-meter plantings of pinot noir on the Sonoma Coast and this vine density shows in the wine. Black cherry, wild strawberry, coastal forest floor, rose petals, black tea, wet rock, and exotic spice box fill the bowl. On the palate, the wine is held together with bright acidity backed by youthful fine-grained tannins. Flavors of wild red and dark berries and crushed gravel give way to a beautiful long finish.
100 % Whole cluster • Native fermentation • Aged in neutral French oak barrels • Bottled without fining or filtration • 8 barrels
2018 Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
Situated less than 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean with an elevation of 1,000 feet, Sea Field Vineyard produces our most elegant wines year in and year out. Rose petals, blood orange pith, crushed raspberry, wild strawberry, and wet rock bordering the forest fill the bowl. White tea, sea moss, rhubarb, savory herbs, forest berries, and floral tones linger on your palate with a long and seemingly everlasting finish.
100 % Whole cluster • Native fermentation • Aged in neutral French oak barrels • Bottled without fining or filtration • 4.8 acres
2018 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case
A special bottling dedicated to our grandfather, Robert, who taught and inspired us each and every day and who continues to do so on this journey. This cuvée is a selection of our finest barrels giving a window into the cool, rugged hills of the West Sonoma Coast. Aromas of red cherry, rose petals, violets, coastal forest floor, wet rock, and lifted red and black berries fill the bowl. Black tea, damp sun-kissed earth, savory herbs, forest berries, and floral notes persist and harken back to the
site where the grapes were grown.
100 % Whole cluster • Native fermentation • Aged in neutral French oak barrels • Bottled without fining or filtration • 10 acres
2018 Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay Six Bottle Case
The 2018 Charles Ranch is young, energetic, and fresh upon release. With time, this wine will evolve and reveal its underlying notes for years to come. Hailing from under two miles from the cool Pacific Ocean, these old pre-phylloxera hillside chardonnay plantings offer incredible density, concentration, and finesse. Notes of white flowers, lemon zest, lime blossom, crushed gravel, just-ripe stone fruit, honeydew melon, and tart lychee make up the core. Fine yet focused acidity balances the rich mid-palate giving way to a long-lasting finish.
Whole cluster • natively fermented in barrel • bottled without fining or filtration • 125 cases released
2017
"Brothers Carlo and Dante Mondavi have wine in their veins. They also seem to have an incredible knack for making world-class Pinot Noir. Year in year out, the RAEN Pinots are compelling. As always, the RAEN Pinots show the natural concentration at low sugars that is the key signature of true coastal sites, along with quite a bit of whole cluster influence." -Antonio Galloni
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2017 Freestone Occidental Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case Library
Steep and remote, our Bodega vineyard sits just 4 miles from the coast. Being surrounded by redwoods, pines, wildflowers, coastal oaks and a beautiful assortment of plant life creates an incredibly diverse micro-flora our vines. In the bowl, aromas of wild strawberry, pine, rose petals, herbs and raspberry give way to forest floor, resin and cherries. Flavors of wild dark berries, forest floor, savory herbs, exotic spice, floral notes and black tea lead to a wonderfully long finish.
Whole cluster • Native fermentation • Aged in neutral French oak barrels • Bottled without fining or filtration • 8 barrels
2017 Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case Library
Hailing from just under two miles from the Pacific Ocean, our Home Field bottling is our most westerly site and also our most elegant. Each year this bottling presents a deep ruby red center that works its way to a brilliantly bridge edge in the glass. Initial notes of white tea, smashed raspberry, orange pith and wet gravel fill the bowl. Sun warmed damp earth, coastal moss-covered pine tree give way to rose petals and delicate spice that speak of this coast site, lingering on your palate.
Whole cluster • Native fermentation • Aged in neutral French oak barrels • Bottled without fining or filtration • 4.8 acres
2017 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case Library
Our Royal St. Robert Cuvée is named in honor of our grandfather Robert who taught us to be committed to excellence. This bottling is a selection of our finest barrels giving a window into the cool, rugged westerly hills of the true Sonoma Coast. Aromas of wild strawberries, crushed dark red cherries, and rose petals fill the bowl. Black tea, wet crushed rock, and notes of "where the forest meets the meadow" yield to thyme and more delicate floral notes with finely-grained tannins leading to a long sumptuous finish.
Whole cluster • Native fermentation • Aged in neutral French oak barrels • Bottled without fining or filtration • 10 acres
2017 Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay Six Bottle Case Library
The Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay bottling is from the rugged 35-year-old Charles Ranch hillside vineyard, with some of the older pre-phylloxera plantings of chardonnay in California. Between 1,100 and 1,200 feet of elevation, the vineyard sits on well-drained, rocky clay soils. These old Sonoma Coast vines yield naturally shy crops that offer incredible depth, density, concentration, and finesse. In the bowl, aromas of crushed wet gravel and white spring flowers give way to lime and meyer-lemon. On the palate, you will find just-ripe honeydew melon giving way to stone fruits of white peach and nectarine. Bright fresh acidy gives balance, lift, and verve to the rich, full mid-palate that these older coastal vines offer.
Whole cluster • Native fermentation • Aged in neutral French oak barrels • Bottled without fining or filtration • 125 cases released
2016
We were truly honored to share our fourth offering of RAEN Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir. In 2016 Mother Nature brought rains that helped to replenish our vines, restoring our vineyards from the previous drought. These rejuvenating spring storms were followed by a beautiful growing season that was cooler than average, resulting in wines with incredible balance and finesse, and remarkable ageability.
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2016 Freestone Occidental Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case Library
Our Bodega Vineyard is our coolest, most exotic terroir. Steep, raw and powerful, Bodega sits just under four miles from the Pacific Ocean right behind Bodega Bay. This monopole is a planting of some of the oldest meter-by-meter hillside vines on the Sonoma Coast. The steep westerly exposure facing the Bay allowed for full ripening and incredible flavors in 2016. This wine opens to smashed wild strawberry, black cherry, rose petals, wet earth, and exotic spice fill the bowl with sweet resin, forest floor, earl grey tea, wet rock and more rose petals. On the palate, the wine possesses bright acidity backed by youthful, fine grained-tannins. Flavors of wild red and dark berries and crushed stone lead to a wonderfully long finish.
100% whole cluster pressed • Native, barrel fermentation • Aged in 10% new, four-year air-dried French oak & 90% neutral French oak barrels • bottled without fining or filtration • 7 barrels
2016 Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case Library
Our Home Field Vineyard is our pretty lady. Pure elegance. Situated on a remote hillside, planted under two miles from the cool Pacific Ocean and perched at 1,000 feet, Home Field offers a delicate message from its beautiful raw expanse. This wine opens with sweet wild raspberry, orange pith, and rose petals that combine to fill the bowl with sweet resin, coastal moss, green tea, wet rock, and candied orange. The finish is persistent and fades to notes of raspberry and dried herbs as this coastal site lingers on your palate.
80% whole cluster • Native fermentation • Aged in 10% new, four-year air-dried French oak & 90% neutral French oak barrels • Bottled without fining or filtration • 4.8 acres
2016 Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay Six Bottle Case Library
The Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay bottling is from the rugged 35-year-old Charles Ranch hillside vineyard, with some of the older pre-phylloxera plantings of chardonnay in California. Between 1,100 and 1,200 feet of elevation, the vineyard sits on well-drained, rocky clay soils. These old Sonoma Coast vines yield naturally shy crops that offer incredible depth, density, concentration, and finesse. Notes of stone fruits, lime blossom, white flowers, wet gravel and rock minerality are delicately laced throughout this wine. Fine, yet focused, acidity balances the rich mid-palate, giving way to a long-lasting finish.
Whole cluster pressed • Native yeasts and barrel fermented • Aged in neutral 60-gallon French oak • Bottled without fining or filtration
2016 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case Library
The 2016 Royal St. Robert cuvée is dedicated to our grandfather Robert Mondavi, who taught us to be committed to excellence. 2016 brought rains that helped to replenish our vines and restore our vineyards from the previous drought. These rejuvenating spring storms were followed by a beautiful growing season that was cooler than average, resulting in wines with incredible balance and finesse that embody what we love about our distinctive hillside sites.
80% whole cluster • Native fermentation • Aged in 10% new, four-year air-dried French oak & 90% neutral French oak barrels • Bottled without fining or filtration • 10 acres
2015
"Brothers Carlo and Dante Mondavi follow their brilliant 2014s with the equally captivating 2015s. In tasting, the RAEN Pinots convey the essence of site with tremendous depth and intensity, but no excess weight. Perhaps even more importantly, these are wines of real personality and breed. Don't miss them." -Antonio Galloni
Our third offering of our RAEN Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from the light 2015 vintage was offered in 6-bottle cases on a first-come, first-served basis.
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2015 Freestone Occidental Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case Library
Bodega is surrounded by redwoods, wild flowers, coastal oaks and a
beautiful assortment of plant life and native grasses. Hailing from just
behind Bodega bay near the town of Freestone this cool hillside site
starts with an intense, ruby red color. Aromas of wild strawberry, rose
petals, coastal moss, and black raspberry lead to underlying notes of
Moroccan mint and wet stone. On the palate the wine opens with bright
acidity backed by youthful, fine grained tannins. Flavors of wild dark
berries, and crushed stone lead to a wonderfully long finish.
75% whole cluster fermentation • Wild native fermentation • Aged 10
months in neutral 60-gallon French oak • Bottled without fining or
filtration
2015 Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case Library
Home Field is pure, refined and elegant. Hailing from just over two
miles from the Pacific Ocean our Home Field bottling has a beautiful
deep ruby red center working its way to a brilliant edge in the glass.
Initial notes of rose petals and crushed ripe raspberry and wet gravel
melded with notes of the cool Pacific air give way to sunbaked damp
earth, coastal moss-covered trees and dark cherries. On the palate the
wine is fresh, bright and structured with brilliant acidity and
fine-grained, youthful tannins. The finish is persistent and fades to
notes of raspberry, dried herbs and this coastal site lingering on your
pallet.
75% whole cluster fermentation • Wild native fermentation • Aged 10
months in neutral 60-gallon French oak • Bottled without fining or
filtration
2015 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case Library
75% whole cluster fermentation • Wild native fermentation • Aged 10
months in neutral 60-gallon French oak • Bottled without fining or
filtration
2014
"These three Pinots from RAEN, Carlo and Dante Mondavi's Sonoma Coast project, are superb. Frankly, I had a hard time moving on from these wines as they were so deeply impressive from the moment I first tasted them." -Antonio Galloni
Our second offering of our RAEN Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir totaled only 26 barrels between 3 vineyards, and was offered in 6-bottle cases on a first-come, first-served basis.
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2014 Freestone Occidental Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case Library
Bodega is surrounded by redwoods, wildflowers, coastal oaks and a beautiful assortment of plant life and native grasses. Hailing from just behind Bodega bay near the town of Freestone this cool hillside site starts with an intense, ruby red color. Aromas of ripe black cherry, wild strawberry, coastal moss, and pomegranate lead to underlying notes of Moroccan mint and wet stone. On the palate the wine opens with bright acidity backed by youthful, fine grained-tannins. Flavors of wild dark berries, and crushed stone lead to a wonderfully long finish.
65% whole cluster fermentation • 16 day maceration • Wild native fermentation • Aged 10 months in neutral 60-gallon French oak • Bottled without fining or filtration
2014 Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case Library
Deep, ruby red center working its way to a brilliant edge in the glass. On the nose, notes of the cool Pacific air give way to wild strawberry, rose petals, wet stone and moss-covered trees. On the palate the wine is fresh, bright and structured with balanced acidity and fine-grained, youthful-tannins. The finish is persistent and fades to notes of raspberry, dried herbs and this coastal site lingering on your pallet.
65% whole cluster • 16 day extended maceration • Wild-native fermentation • Aged 10 months in 60 gallon French barrels (No new oak) • Bottled without fining or filtration
2014 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Six Bottle Case Library
65% whole cluster • 11 day maceration • Wild-native fermentation • Aged 10 months in 60 gallon French barrels (No new oak) along with 1 puncheon • Bottled without fining or filtration
2013
Our inaugural offering, totaling only 14.5 barrels among 3 vineyards, was offered in 3-bottle cases on a first-come, first-served basis.
This offering has sold out. If you're not yet a member, we invite you to Join the List or explore the RAEN Society to receive our offerings. Allocations are limited.
2013 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 3-pack Library
Deep, ruby red in color working its way to an ever slight, ruby hazed rim. Aromas of ripe red cherry, wild strawberry, coastal moss, and pomegranate lead to underlying notes of Moroccan mint and wet stone. On the palate the wine opens with bright acidity backed by youthful, fine grained-tannins. Flavors of wild dark berries, and crushed stone lead to a wonderfully long finish.
50% whole cluster fermentation • 13 day extended maceration • Wild native fermentation • Aged 10 months in neutral 60-gallon French oak • Bottled without fining or filtration • Bottled without fining or filtration
2013 Fort Ross-Seaview 3-pack Library
Deep, ruby red center working its way to a brilliant edge in the glass. On the nose, notes of the cool Pacific air give way to wild strawberry, rose petals, wet stone and moss-covered trees. On the palate the wine is fresh, bright and structured with balanced acidity and fine-grained, youthful-tannins. The finish is persistent and fades to notes of raspberry, dried herbs and this coastal site lingering on your pallet.
50% whole cluster • 16 day extended maceration • Wild-native fermentation • Aged 10 months in 60 gallon French barrels (No new oak) • Bottled without fining or filtration
2013 Occidental Pinot Noir 3-pack Library
Intense, ruby red in color. On the nose, aromas of rose petal, ripe wild strawberry, forest floor, truffle, and crushed wet rock open to a middle palate of dried herbs, red cherry, pomegranate, and exotic spice. Silky, youthful-tannins lead to a long seductive finish that remains persistent as it fades to notes of pomegranate, rhubarb and the hillside of this coastal site. Clone: 25% 667, 25% Pommard, 50% Calera
50% whole cluster • Native fermentations relying on the wild native yeasts from the site • 17 day extended maceration • Gently pressed into neutral François-Frere barrels • Racked once for final blend before bottling • Bottled without fining or filtration
Large Format
Given the limited production of our large format wines, they are offered exclusively to RAEN Society members.
If you are interested in receiving an allocation, we invite you to explore our RAEN Society, or reach out to us at emily@raenwinery.com to inquire about availability.
2022 Freestone Occidental Pinot Noir Magnum
Steep, raw and powerful, this hillside monopole vineyard sits mere miles from the cool Pacific Ocean, facing Bodega Bay in between the villages of Freestone and Occidental, where morning fog from the coast engulfs the vineyard. This 1.8-acre site is the oldest meter-by-meter planting of pinot noir on the Sonoma Coast, and due to its high density and steep slope, is farmed 100% by hand. This site presents our coolest and most exotic terroir.
Sun-warmed rose petals, wild strawberries, black cherries, and a rainy forest floor fill the bowl. This is followed by notes of muddled blackberry, thyme, pine branches and forni brown mushrooms transporting us to the Redwood forest that surrounds this site. On the palate, there is a beautiful ballet between red berries and dark fruit that is seamlessly intertwined with exotic spice box, zesty orange pith and crushed gravel, giving way to a seemingly everlasting finish.
80% whole cluster • natively fermented • 1.8 acres • 13% alc
Ground shipping included
99 points James Suckling, 96 points Vinous
2022 Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir Magnum
From the rugged and remote pockets of Fort Ross-Seaview, this 4.8-acre monopole vineyard represents our most elegant terroir. Vines sit atop an ancient sea bed, dating back 200 million years, soaring high above the sea at more than 1,000 feet in elevation. Mere miles from the sea, this is our highest elevation and most coastal site.
Delicate white rose petals, orange peel and crushed pomegranate are followed by freshly picked raspberries, wild strawberries, and white tea. Coastal wet rock, sea moss, ripe red berries and a kiss of salinity transport us to the sea that sits just beyond Sea Field. Floral and violet notes follow, with lingering hints of crushed wild strawberries, offering an incredibly long and vibrant finish.
80% whole cluster • natively fermented • 4.8 acres • 13.5% alc
Ground shipping included
98 points James Suckling, 96 points Vinous
2022 Fort Ross Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay Magnum
This hillside site in rugged Fort Ross-Seaview sits at 1,200 feet in elevation, only a couple of miles inland from the Pacific Ocean and just up the road from Sea Field. The vines, planted over 40 years ago, represent some of the oldest plantings of chardonnay on the coast. Sitting atop well-drained, rocky soils, the yields are naturally low, giving wines of incredible depth, concentration and minerality.
Aromas of fresh white and yellow flowers jump from the glass, followed by white nectarine, crunchy apricot and cool elderflower. Lime blossom and lemon zest are followed by just-ripe yellow peaches. Crushed seashells, wet rock, and a dash of sea salt transport us to the site where these vines are rooted, giving way to a depth of flavors and aromas that provide a racy yet elegant finish.
Whole cluster pressed • natively fermented in barrel • 6 barrels • 13% alc
Ground shipping included
99 points James Suckling, 96 points Vinous
2022 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Magnum
Our Royal St. Robert bottling is dedicated to our grandfather Robert, who has been our greatest teacher in our journey in wine. This special cuvée is a selection from our coastal vineyards, giving a window into the rugged hills of the westerly Sonoma Coast. Captivating aromas of crushed blackberries, just-ripe plum and sour black cherries fill the bowl.
Floral notes of fresh roses and black tea with bergamot follow, giving way to wet gravel and warm, sun-dried forest floor. The powerful red and black fruit core is delicately interlaced with these floral tea notes and it couples with exotic spice box, which seamlessly comes together in a persistently long, bright and youthful finish.
80% whole cluster • natively fermented • 10 acres • 13% alc
Ground shipping included
98 points James Suckling
2022 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay Magnum
This bottling is dedicated to our grandmother Marjorie, who will always be a bright light of inspiration for us. An incredible woman, her hard work and steadfast determination led us to where we are today.
Born from the remote, rugged landscape of the Sonoma Coast, our second vintage release of our Lady MarjorieChardonnay hails from the rocky soils of Fort-Ross Seaview, resulting in a wine of incredible depth and vibrancy. White peach, crunchy nectarine, crushed wet gravel and white spring flowers jump from the glass. On the palate, these aromas are spliced with zesty lime blossom, stone fruits and fresh apricot, which integrates seamlessly with a backbone of mineral-laced acidity and subtle notes of salinity that all lead to a long, bright finish.
Whole cluster pressed • natively fermented in barrel • 5 acres • 13% alc
Ground shipping included
99 points James Suckling
