Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

From the rugged and remote pockets of Fort Ross-Seaview, this 4.8-acre monopole vineyard represents Raen's 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 their highest elevation and most coastal site.

Delicate white rose petals, orange peel and crushed pomegranate are followed by freshly picked raspberries, wild strawberries, and white tea. Coastal wet rock, sea moss, ripe red berries and a kiss of salinity transport us to the sea that sits just beyond Sea Field. Floral and violet notes follow, with lingering hints of crushed wild strawberries, offering an incredibly long and vibrant finish.​

Jeb Dunnock: 99 Points