The Pinot Noir grapes are sourced from several vineyards along the Sonoma Coast, a region that extends from the Carneros appellation in the south to the Russian Valley appellation in the northeast. The relatively cool coastal temperatures are balanced by abundant sunshine, allowing the fruit to reach optimum ripeness each vintage. The methods we use for crafting Pinot Noir include early morning crush and a cold soak period to stabilize color. Open-top fermentation produces a plush, silky texture, which accentuates the tantalizing flavors of crushed cranberries, cherry, strawberry, allspice, clove and vanilla.