2022 Lejano, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

The Site

Lejano is Spanish for "distant" or "far away," which aptly characterizes the remote Sonoma Coast vineyards we source from. These fringy sites are situated 5-14 miles from the Pacific Ocean on a series of ridgelines and/or valleys at 400-700ft— placing them at the edge of the fog line. Clones Pommard, 115, & 777 planted in the late 1990s on diverse soils of sandy clay loam strewn with fossilized seashells. The extreme microclimate and meagre soils require a steady temperament and a willingness to work with low yields.

Aroma

5-spice, rhubarb, sour red cherry

Flavor

bay laurel, raspberry pastille, crushed pomegranate

Foor Pairings

Texas BBQ, Peking Duck, carnitas tacos