A Rare Expression of Time and Place
Discover the evolution of our Drum Canyon Pinot Noir through an exclusive vertical of the 2020, 2021, and 2022 vintages—each a distinct expression of Sta Rita Hills and the shifting conditions, and hands that crafted them. Grown on the sandier soils of our western-facing slope, this trio offers a study in nuance, site character, and winemaking precision.

Winemaker Notes

2022
A cooler-than-average spring and summer in Sta Rita Hills set the tone for a long, slow ripening season—marked by fog-laced mornings and breezy afternoons. This vintage captures the elegance of that coastal influence with lifted aromatics of pomegranate, rose petal, and fresh thyme. The palate is vibrant and tensile, offering red berry fruit, tea leaf, and a mineral core that lingers with quiet power. A vintage that speaks clearly of place—precise, perfumed, and full of promise.

2021
The 2021 vintage benefited from what winemaker Tyler Thomas called “near-perfect ripening conditions” in Sta Rita Hills. Steady fog and mild temperatures prevailed through harvest, allowing for even flavor development and phenolic ripeness without excess sugar. The wine is poised and textural, with notes of black cherry, wild raspberry, and violet. A subtle saline thread and structured mid-palate point to its coastal roots, while the finish shows length and finesse. This marks the second vintage of the cuvée and what the estate considers its Premier Cru expression.

2020
Defined by persistent marine layers and one of the coolest harvests of the past decade, 2020 in Sta Rita Hills was a year of restraint and structure. Morning fog often lingered well into midday, slowing ripening and heightening aromatic complexity. The resulting wine is taut and focused, offering red cherry, cranberry skin, and dried sage, framed by firm tannins and brisk acidity. Earthy undertones and a hint of crushed granite give it a savory, contemplative character—one that will reward cellaring.