2023 La Source Pinot Noir

Grown at the rocky and windy crest of the vineyard, this wine communicates a sense of place more faithfully and more fortrightly than any wine we make. The vines destined for La Source Pinot Noir come from Dijon clones rooted in shallow, rocky soils at the summit of Seven Springs. Strong ocean winds slow the ripening process and force the vines to push deeper into the earth. These challenging conditions yield fruit of the highest quality.

With its deep, sumptuous ruby color, La Source Pinot Noir offers a bouquet of mixed berry compote, citrus peel, nutmeg and a purple flower note — woolly bluecurl comes to mind — that plume in width and concentration on the palate. A twist of spice tingles beside crackling acid; together they are the frame for juicy fruit and tannins that linger through a finish paved with minerality. Year after year, La Source is defined by the freshness and purity of fruit from this higher-elevation block.