Originally planted in 2003, their Estate vineyard sits in the heart of the Russian River Valley in the town of Sebastopol. They have continued planting since 2003 to a number of different clones and rootstocks. There is also a dark orange clay in the soils that is not found elsewhere in the region. The site is balmy and foggy in the summer and mostly South facing in slope. They prune the vineyard in a head trained style and often take off foliage prior to the harvest. Gophers, bees, insects and birds thrive here and often eat much of the crop including one vintage when they ate the entire crop. They have farmed this vineyard organically and used house made compost since the vineyard was planted.
Produced from Father John’s meticulously farmed Estate vineyard in Sebastopol, this exceptionally limited Pinot Noir captures the essence of the Russian River Valley. The vineyard creates a wine of remarkable depth and purity. The 2021 Estate reveals layers of black cherry, pomegranate, blood orange, and crushed herbs, supported by delicate tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish. A profound and collectible expression of a singular site.