Pinot Noir
Perched high above the Pacific Ocean along the rugged ridgelines of the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, our Cinghiale Vineyard—Italian for wild boar—is named for the frequent inhabitants that roam this wild coastal estate. Purchased in 2004, the vineyard sits atop King’s Ridge on the Sonoma Coast.
The 359-acre property is planted primarily to Pinot Noir, followed by Chardonnay, with smaller blocks of Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre. Positioned above the coastal fog line, the vineyard enjoys abundant sunshine balanced by cooling Pacific breezes, creating a long growing season that develops vibrant acidity, purity of fruit, and layered aromatics.
A diverse selection of Burgundian and California heritage clones further enhances the vineyard’s complexity and expression of this remarkable coastal terroir.
