- 100% Pinot Noir
- From a cooler 20-year-old site on Harrison Grade
- Above Occidental and across from Heintz Vineyard and Radio Coteau Estate
- A neglected former apple orchard, was planted in 2000 by Bruce Holder and Mary Ann Wheeler
- Clones 115, 777, and 667
- 30% whole cluster and covered with destemmed grapes
- Native yeast fermentation for 3 weeks
- Pressed into 25% new oak barrels and aged for 15 months
- 25 ppm SO2 at bottling
- 13.2% abv
- 250 cases produced
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sonoma Coast
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-ANT-52-23 | 12/750ml |
| Damaged | US-ANT-52-23D | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
93+
Date
2025-09-25
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Holder Vineyard has pure, inviting aromas of pomegranate, red cherry, cola, potpourri and floral perfume. The medium-bodied palate is bursting with crunchy, red berry flavors. It™s framed by powdery tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity and has a long, kaleidoscopic finish. It will benefit from cellaring."
Vinous
Score
92+
Date
2026-01-27
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Holder Vineyard is particularly coiled up, hesitantly revealing layers of blue-toned fruit, citrus peel and white pepper. Chalky and chewy, the 2023 will certainly need time to relax its shoulders, but all the pieces are there."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2024-10-10
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Holder Vineyard has intense, slowly unfurling scents of pomegranate liqueur, blood orange, tea leaves and loamy earth, gaining detail as it spends time in the glass. The medium-bodied palate is bursting with red and blue fruit laced with citrus and botanical notes. It has a finely chalky texture, mouthwatering acidity and a long, layered finish."