ABV: 12.8

ML: 750‍

AVA: Santa Maria Valley, CA

Oaking/Aging: Aged for 9 months in French oak barrels of which 17% was new French oak, lending fine-grained and well integrated tannins

Awards:

Silver at the 2024 Finger Lakes International

90 point rating by Odedi

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Single Vineyard Origin – Sourced exclusively from Riverbench Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley, ensuring exceptional quality.

Expressive Aromatics – Notes of ripe red berries, dried herbs, and a touch of earthiness.

Balanced & Approachable – Complex yet easy-drinking, perfect for any occasion.

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Mushroom Dishes – Earthy flavors in the wine complement mushroom risotto or grilled portobello mushrooms.

Roasted Poultry – The wine's earthy notes and balanced acidity enhance the flavors of roast turkey or chicken.

Soft Cheeses – The wine's acidity and fruit flavors complement cheeses like Brie or Camembert.

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Winemaker: Matt Check, Head Winemaker

Winemaker's Notes: Our Pinot Noir program is a true labor of love program starting from selecting the vineyard sites, fermentation practices and aging program. Such a delicate grape variety requires a lot of love and attention to detail. In this vintage clonal selection was one of the most crucial elements as our reserve Pinot Noir is a highlight of the earthy side of Pinot Noir. This is achieved through focusing on clones that exude earthiness and we marry this with perfect yeast selection to harness and showcase the beautiful balance of earthiness and silky characteristics.