Our coastal mountain estate is shaped by the Pacific. California Redwoods and Baywoods abound. Fruit signatures are acidity and a conifer sensibility. Steep, hidden, challenging. Temperate year-round, with just enough sunshine to bring the fruit to maturity. Extreme yielding elegance. Saline breezes, silhouetted by fog.

Le Caprice Vineyard

Located on the first ridgeline from the coast; bordered on the east by the Gualala River.

Appellation

Fort Ross-Seaview AVA,Sonoma County

Soil

Rocky alluvial sediments, decomposing volcanic material, clay

Elevation

1,000–1,500 feet

Variety

Pinot Noir

Planted

2006

Exposure

East–Northeast

Wine

Varietal(s)

Years Produced

Info & Vintages

Le Caprice

Pinot Noir

2007–Present

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Ma Danseuse Vineyard

Two vineyard sections, separated by forests and positioned on steep mountain slopes. East and northeast facing to receive the cool influence of the Pacific Ocean and the mild sunny mountain climate.

Appellation

Fort Ross-Seaview AVA,Sonoma County

Soil

Rocky alluvial sediments, decomposing volcanic material, clay

Elevation

1,000–1,500 feet

Variety

Pinot Noir

Planted

2006

Exposure

East–Northeast

Wine

Varietal(s)

Years Produced

Info & Vintages

Ma Danseuse

Pinot Noir

2009–Present

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Clos du Ciel Vineyard

A microclimate within the estate — one mile from the Pacific Ocean on a ridgeline among the trees, receiving the coastal influence along with substantial sun exposure.

Appellation

Fort Ross-Seaview AVA,Sonoma County

Soil

Rocky alluvial sediments, decomposing volcanic material, clay

Elevation

1,000–1,500 feet

Variety

Pinot Noir

Planted

2006

Exposure

East–Northeast

Wine

Varietal(s)

Years Produced

Info & Vintages

Clos du Ciel

Pinot Noir

2009–Present

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