- Practicing Organic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Sourced from Saveria Vineyard (Santa Cruz Mountains AVA)
- 600 ft. elevation
- Planted in the late 1990s
- Soil is a deep colluvial fan of sand and calcareous marine deposits
- Farmed by the legendary Prudy Foxx, aka “The Vine Whisperer”
- Hand-harvested
- 3-day cold soak and 14-day native yeast fermentation
- 1/3 of the fruit was destemmed and pumped over daily (no punch-downs)
- The remainder was left with 33% whole clusters, with regular cap management
- Aged 11 months in 33% new oak
- Bottled unfined and unfiltered
- 220 cases produced
- 13.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Santa Cruz Mountains
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-LIO-41-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2025-12-09
"There™s ripe red fruit and coastal aromas in this compelling, medium-bodied wine. Wild, juicy aromas and flavors of raspberries, bramble fruit, red plums, apple skin, wet stones and hints of sweet pine resin and wet pine duff. Orange peel comes through in the finish. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2026-01-27
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Saveria Vineyard oozes with Santa Cruz Mountains character. Forest floor, cranberry, wild strawberry, juniper and new leather tones leap across the palate, lifted by heady mountain herbs and bright acids that drive through. This slightly lighter than medium-bodied Pinot is very charming and full of character."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2024-10-10
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Saveria Vineyard has pure scents of red cherries, allspice, cola, juniper and amaro. The medium-bodied palate is loaded with spicy fruit. It™s structured by pleasantly chewy tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity and has a long, detailed finish."