Inaugural Release

The 2024 vintage will forever hold a special place in our story, marking the release of our Pacific Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir. A site we consider a true California Grand Cru, this wine is the culmination of more than a decade of farming and exploration along the far Sonoma Coast. We are grateful to now include this vineyard alongside our other single-vineyard expressions, each a reflection of the true Sonoma Coast, its unique geologies, microflora, and microclimates.

In the remote corner of Fort Ross-Seaview, the Pacific Rock site follows the same ridge-line as our Sea Field vineyard, sitting just slightly further north, with a westerly exposure that captures the full glow of the evening sun. As a result, the wine itself carries this radiant glow. Perched on dramatic coastal ridges, the vineyard benefits from persistent ocean winds that preserve freshness and natural acidity. At the entrance to the vineyard stands a sacred rock, honored for centuries by the native people. The story tells of a coastal maiden whose spirit endures in the rock, and to this day we pass and honor her presence with each visit. Rising high above the Pacific Ocean, the vineyard also takes its name from this enduring presence, and from the coastal cliffs that define it.

The 2024 vintage opens with aromas of boysenberry and rose petal open from the glass, giving way to blackberries, savory herbs, Black Doris plum and just-ripe black cherries. Subtle undertones of umami-rich mushroom, black tea, and ocean forest intertwine with strawberry and wet volcanic rock. A thread of coastal salinity lifts the finish, leaving a wine both powerful and graceful, rooted in history yet alive with the energy of the sea.