Raen Fort Ross Seaview Sea Field Pinot Noir 2023

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.

This has great tension between the bold, dramatic fruit and mineral flavors and the chalky, firm and brightly crisp texture. Laced with layers of red and black cherries and vivid raspberries, with strawberries in the finish. All backed by nervy acidity and moderate tannins for a sense of tension and linearity. 99 points James Suckling