This collection includes 18 distinct single-vineyard Pinot Noir bottlings produced by six wineries. Working in two groups, wineries took on identical allotments of fruit from three of each other’s vineyard sources. Our 2014 Cellar Crawl Collection showcases our members' six individual winemaking approaches as a lens into the landscape of these six unique sites.

There is a certain section of the lower west side of our estate vineyard where the Æolian winds coming through the Van Duzer Corridor from the sea impact the vines most directly.  This section includes two blocks of Pinot noir planted in 1996. Now 20 years old, these vines have embraced their relationship to the wind, developing unique high-tension patterns of flavor and structure in their fruit that are the essence of our 2015 Æolian Pinot Noir.

94 JAMES SUCKLING "This beautiful pinot noir shows aromas of cherries, almonds and earth. Floral character, too. Medium body, firm and round tannins and a cool and long finish. Drink now or hold."

94+ THE WINE ADVOCATE “The 2015 Pinot Noir Estate Flat Block has a restrained, earthy nose of mossy bark, fungi and damp soil over a core of cranberries and red currants plus a hint of wild thyme. Mediumbodied, it delivers a fine, refreshing structure of tightly-grained tannins and light acid, framing intense, earthy flavors that finish long and layered.”

93 THE WINE ADVOCATE “Coming from Pommard clone vines planted in 1979, the 2015 Pinot Noir Southeast Block conjures notions of cherry cordial, raspberry preserves and mulberries on the nose with touches of baking spice, chocolate box and anise, plus a waft of black soil."

93 THE WINE ADVOCATE “The 2015 Pinot Noir West Block delivers notes of red roses, tilled soil, dried leaves and black truffles over a core of red currants and black cherries."

94 THE WINE ENTHUSIAST "Juicy dark-purple fruits hold the center of this supple, engaging wine that's still young, with chewy tannins. There's tangy bite to the acids and plenty of muscle for aging. Drink 2020 through 2030 and possibly longer. "