Full fathom five thy father lies;
Of his bones are coral made;
Those are pearls that were his eyes;
Nothing of him that doth fade,
But doth suffer a sea change
Into something rich and strange.
Sea-nymphs hourly ring his knell:
Ding-dong.
Hark! now I hear them — Ding-dong, bell.

--The Tempest, Act I, Scene II

How something ordinary can change into something beautiful and mysterious. Just like with grapes in winemaking. They start as simple fruit and, through a careful process, become a complex, elegant wine. Made and bottled during a period of deep personal transition in life.

Techical Data:

4 neutral red oak barrels

254 gallons, 1.6 tons

Approximately 1/3 whole cluster, 25ppm SO2, indigenous yeast, mix of foottread/punchdown to begin, light pumpover two times daily

Picked at 22 brix

Harvested September 22, 2019

Bottled September 11, 2020

Alcohol: 13.0%

Vineyard and Winemaking:

Nestled in the rugged terrain of the Santa Cruz Mountains, benefiting from the cool, maritime climate, perfect for cultivating exceptional Pinot Noir. Picked to preserve the fresh, tense and vibrating acidity of the region. Fermentation is conducted with native yeasts, preserving the unique character of the terroir. Aged in four neutral French oak barrels for 11 months, this wine shows both elegant black fruit, earthiness, and cloves; elegant structure and nuanced flavors, a true testament to the misty mountains.

Food Pairing:

Classic pinot noir pairings: roasted duck, grilled salmon, a wild mushroom risotto, savory beet and goat cheese tart.