91pts Wine Spectator

Features friendly raspberry and damson plum notes scored with hints of mulling spices and black tea, while a late flash of subtle dark earth echoes through the juicy finish. Drink now through 2026. 420 cases made.

91pts Wine Enthusiast

Features friendly raspberry and damson plum notes scored with hints of mulling spices and black tea, while a late flash of subtle dark earth echoes through the juicy finish. Drink now through 2026. 420 cases made.

Winemaker Notes

The Schug Estate Vineyard sits at the base of a high ridge on the western edge of Carneros in Sonoma County. Rocky soils and gusty afternoon winds result in small berries with richly concentrated aromas and flavors. This wine highlights several clones of Pinot Noir grown on individual blocks, each vinified and aged separately. Dark fruit characteristics of the Pommard clone are enhanced by the soft, ripe, and mineral-driven notes from the Martini clone, while bright fruit components from the Dijon clone round out the wine.