Raen Winery
Pinot Noir 'Pacific Rock - Fort Ross-Seaview'
Pinot Noir 'Pacific Rock - Fort Ross-Seaview'
- Practicing Organic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Pacific Rock Vineyard, Fort Ross-Seaview AVA
- 940 – 1,000 ft elevation
- South to Southwest exposure
- Laughlin series soils
- 114, 115 clones
- 100% whole cluster
- Native yeast fermentation
- 13% alc
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2024
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Fort Ross-Seaview
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-RAE-42-24 | 6/750ml |
Tasting Notes
The 2024 vintage opens with aromas of boysenberry and rose petal open from the glass, giving way to blackberries, savory herbs, Black Doris plum and just-ripe black cherries. Subtle undertones of umami-rich mushroom, black tea, and ocean forest intertwine with strawberry and wet volcanic rock. A thread of coastal salinity lifts the finish, leaving a wine both powerful and graceful, rooted in history yet alive with the energy of the sea.
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2026-01-13
"A new wine in this range, the 2024 Pinot Noir Pacific Rock emerges from McDougall, a well-known site in Fort Ross-Seaview. Bold and explosive, the 2024 possesses tremendous textural depth and intensity. Dark-toned fruit, new leather, cedar, cloves, menthol and licorice fill out the layers. This imposing, broad-scaled Pinot has a lot to offer. There™s a bit of toughness in the tannin that needs to be addressed, but this is nevertheless a very fine debut. I expect the Pacific Rock will continue to improve now that the vineyard is being transitioned to organic farming, a process that takes 7-10 years to show full results."