Pinot Noir

Our Pinot Noir is crafted in honor of our heritage of producing elegant wine. Approachable and fruit-driven, our Pinot Noir opens with essences of black cherry and raspberry with subtle hints of oak and vanilla. A rich, round palate leads to a silky finish.

Beautifully expressive with appealing depth on the palate, this Multi-Appellation Pinot Noir offers a smooth, fruit-forward sip. The wine opens with notes of black cherry, blueberry, red berry and blackberry that blend seamlessly with earthy and spicy hints of forest floor, lavender, freshly-ground coffee beans and clove. Well-textured structure, fine tannins and suggestions of dark toast give the palate depth and complexity.

Our velvety smooth Pinot Noir wine is pleasantly dry and complements absolutely everything. Layered with notes of dark cherry and strawberries balanced with a flavorful finish, Dark Horse Pinot Noir is light enough for fish and charcuterie yet complex enough for richer dishes like roasted chicken or pasta.

In classic Cheval style, this wine is a true representation of the Santa Maria Valley, with earthy and herbal aromas and notes of brown sugar, strawberry, and cranberry that are pleasing to the senses. Flavors of raspberry, strawberry, and vanilla followed by a full, lengthy finish.

Our Edna Valley Vineyard Central Coast Pinot Noir is deliciously rich on the palate while delivering a light-body that is true to the varietal. Layers of blackberry compote and black cherry meld with a touch of tart cranberry for a vibrant acidity. The silky mouthfeel leads to a lasting finish. Serve this versatile, food-friendly wine with herb-encrusted salmon, roast lamb or wild mushroom galette.

Prophecy Pinot Noir 2019 is a bright, medium-bodied red wine grown in California. Aromas of red fruit open in the glass with a touch of Tahitian vanilla and toasted coconut. The palate is refreshing with layers of cherry and raspberry underscored by accents of spice. A well-balanced mouthfeel leads to a long, velvety finish.

Kali Hart is the most fruit-forward expression in our portfolio. Approachable and bright with a beautiful garnet color in the glass, our 2018 Pinot Noir is ripe and intense. Aromas of Bing cherry, cola, boysenberry and hints of vanilla lift from the glass, and layers of rich blackberries are underscored by soft, silky tannins. A luscious finish follows with accents of minerality, dried herbs and French oak. Kali Hart Pinot Noir is an elegant representation of its cool climate terroir of our estate vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands in California. The 2018 growing season was consistently mild, allowing fruit to ripen gradually on the vine and develop complex flavor. August and September brought moderate weather more in line with previous harvests. October rain quenched the soil without slowing harvest. Wines from 2018 vintage are showing highly detailed flavors, balance and intensity. We sourced fruit from our Sleepy Hollow Vineyard and the Olson Ranch to give this Pinot Noir complexity. Located on a picturesque benchland only 13 miles from Monterey Bay, Sleepy Hollow is one of the first vineyards planted in the Santa Lucia Highlands. With a long, cool growing season, the grapes hang on the vine longer, developing intensity and depth. The Olson Ranch is located at the southern tip of the Santa Lucia Highlands. The rolling hills, limestone-laced soils and afternoon winds yield grapes that accentuate the intensity of Pinot Noir. Grapes from both vineyards create a consistently ripe, highly detailed and delicious Pinot Noir. 9 months in French oak barrels, 15% new Key Coopers: François Frères, Damy, Billon

Staying humble and letting the grapes do the talking is how we get better at winemaking every vintage. Pinot Noir requires even more humility, especially in the vineyards—when the grapes are ready, they’re ready. Requiring a gentler approach with punchdowns rather than pumpovers, Pinot Noir expresses itself when it is least manipulated. Sourced primarily from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA on the Central Coast, along with prominent vineyards across the state, such as the Annapolis Ridge Vineyard on the Sonoma Coast and the Del Rio Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, Slander is a union of California Pinot Noir made with the Orin Swift signature style. Tasting Notes: Emerging from the bottle with a glowing cardinal hue, it opens with a mouthwatering nose of bright strawberry and Rainier cherry with shades of milk chocolate, passion fruit and pink guava. The palate is refined, incredibly balanced and energetic throughout with ripples of acidity; notes of cranberry, sweet cherry pie, sour plum, black mission fig, graham cracker and chocolate covered almond. The wine closes with a mediating acidity and an almost unnoticeable dash of oak tannin.

Storypoint Pinot Noir captures the elegant, silky, fruit-driven blend from renowned California wine regions. Our stylish Pinot Noir reveals concentrated notes of blackberry jam, dark chocolate covered cherries and baking spice. On the finish, our Pinot Noir offers oak-driven layers of toffee and espresso.

Our Edna Valley Pinot Noir is boldly elegant with rich aromas of red fruit and just a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the flavor of cherry cola is accented with subtle herbal notes of licorice and herbs with a long luxurious finish.

Deep and rich, our William Hill Estate Central Coast Pinot Noir is well-balanced and opens with aromas of red fruit, black cherry, toasted oak, lavender and clove. On the palate, enjoy ripe flavors of red cherry, strawberries, boysenberry and baking spices. A firm acidity and plush mouthfeel lead to a long, smooth finish.

Ruby red in color, this Pinot Noir displays aromas of black cherry with hints of dried violets and sage. In the mouth, rich flavors of black cherry and cranberry are balanced with a light toasty oak. This silky Pinot Noir pairs well with slow-roasted pork shoulder, ribs, or any dish made with bacon.

MacMurray Estate Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir opens with aromas of dark berries and violets. The palate is plush and silky, as delicate cherry, plum and raspberry characteristics meld with lavender, rose petal and subtle hints of earth. Notes of vanilla, oak and spice are highlighted on the finish of this delightfully refined Pinot Noir.

To the eye, a lucid crimson sits in the glass. Aromatics of ripe cranberries, forest floor, morels and a touch of bramble engage. The wine slips onto the palate with a silky, enveloping entry of pure juice and ripe cherry with layers evolving while breathing. Incredibly balanced and riveting, the wine closes with concentration and finesse—an exemplar of drinkability.

Our 2018 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a delightfully approachable wine. Aromas of crushed dried violet, dark berries and mocha greet the nose. Textured layers of black cherry and black raspberries meld together with notes of oak and vanilla. The silky palate leads to a lingering, vibrant finish. Following harvest, the Pinot Noir grapes were cold soaked for at least two days to enhance extraction of the variety’s vibrant color and delicate flavors. Burgundian yeast selections were introduced for primary fermentation. Malolactic fermentation occurred on light lees in barrel, which promoted a seamless integration of wine and oak. The wine was aged sur lie to create a round, soft mouthfeel, and racked in July to form the base of the wine to marry flavors. A complex oak aging regime of new and used barrels imparted sweet aromas of vanilla framed by hints of toast and roasted nuts.

Nuance and intrigue characterize the wine, starting with a dark crimson and a ruby rim but manifested by the aromatics: white pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, pine resin and crème de menthe. An entry dominated by a bright acidity, the mid-palate explores flavors of rhubarb, savory and a hint of wild strawberry with a long finish indicative of graceful aging.

Barefoot Pinot Noir is a medium-dry wine with fruity notes of red cherry layered with hints of raspberry jam and dark cherry. A touch of molasses balances the wine for a velvety mouthfeel and hint of sweetness. This wine pairs well with lamb, grilled salmon, and creamy pasta dishes.

Aromas of allspice, nutmeg, ripe strawberry, and tobacco wake the senses. Flavors of juicy Rainier cherries, star anise, nutmeg, and cocoa powder create a delightful palate.

Barefoot Pinot Noir is a medium-dry wine with fruity notes of red cherry layered with hints of raspberry jam and dark cherry. A touch of molasses balances the wine for a velvety mouthfeel and hint of sweetness. This wine pairs well with lamb, grilled salmon, and creamy pasta dishes.

The blend exhibits darker aromatics of blueberry, raspberry, black pepper, vanilla crème and a slight funk. The entry is refined yet immense with notes of redcurrant, cherry tart and traces of spice that follow through to the mid-palate. The backbone of acidity and a lengthy finish sets up the wine to age for many years.

From the first swirl, our Foggy Bend Vineyard Pinot Noir shows off something special. The wine begins with alluring aromatics of plum, blackberry, thyme and freshly unearthed black truffle. On the complex, food-friendly palate, inviting notes of dark cherry, pomegranate juice and tart blueberry blend seamlessly with herbal and earthy hints of fennel, pine, cinnamon stick and nutmeg. Showing well at release, the wine’s crisp acidity will allow it to age gracefully over the next several years. Pair this wine with grilled salmon drizzled with oven-roasted tomato sauce or pork chops topped with black olive tapenade and fennel- cous cous pilaf. For a cheese pairing, try a nettle-wrapped soft cheese with plum compote.

The MacMurray Estate Vineyards Central Coast Pinot Noir is deep ruby in color with aromas of ripe red berries, cinnamon and toast on the nose. Nuances of ripe red cherry, pomegranate and raspberry on the forefront of the palate are accented by warm vanilla spice notes. Beautifully balanced, this silky, plush Pinot Noir delivers a layered wine with attractive depth before a long, lingering finish. This Pinot Noir was crafted from a selection of premier vineyards in the Central Coast. Each lot is fermented separately to finely curate our classic MacMurray Pinot Noir style. Selecting vineyards from Monterrey and San Luis Obispo counties gives us depth of flavor with nuanced layers of minerality, earth, and luscious fruit The 2017 harvest was early and light, delivering superior quality fruit. The season began with abundant winter rainfall that replenished soils, followed by warm temperatures in spring and summer. Heat spikes in late August and early September progressed the steady harvest pace but cooled in mid-September, allowing the grapes to mature and ripen evenly. These elements helped produce small berries with excellent color and concentration. The vintage is notable for its concentrated, fruit-forward characters, balanced acidity and structure. The grapes were destemmed, but not crushed, and cold soaked for up to five days to enhance the extraction of color and flavor. We fermented in upright stainless-steel tanks at a maximum temperature of 83°F using yeast selections AMH, RC212 and D254. This wine underwent malolactic fermentation and was French oak aged to develop a smooth and rich mouthfeel. Varietal Content: Pinot Noir Appellation: Central Coast Alcohol Level: 14.5% Titratable Acidity: 5.4g/L Residual Sugar: 2.8g/L pH: 3.73 Harvest Dates: September-November 2017

This Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir is a confident, polished expression of Pinot Noir from this renowned Central Coast region. A blend of select vineyard blocks within Olsen Ranch Vineyard as well as a small portion from Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, the wine opens with signature floral characteristics, including lavender, rose petal and violet, which mingle with layers of blackberry, boysenberry, cherry, raspberry and plum. Soft and silky with attractive depth and vibrancy, subtle hints of dusty earth, truffle and clove feature on the long finish.

Edna Valley Vineyard Central Coast Pinot Noir offers aromas of blackberry and dark cranberry supported by hints of crushed violet and black cherry. A vibrant acidity and silky mouthfeel lead to a lingering, pleasing finish.