Our 2004 Cargasacchi Jalama Vineyard pinot noir is 100% Mt. Eden clone, which yielded a mere quarter of a normal crop, giving it an incredible intensity and finish. An elegant yet powerful wine that will age well and pair with numerous dishes.

Professional Reviews

Score: 91 - Earthy and interesting, this is a complex and well-structured Pinot.

Our 2004 Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard pinot noir is from the second block planted and grown by James Ontiveros in the southern end of the Santa Maria Valley. It is a blend of two classic pinot clones: Swan and Mt. Eden. Enticing aromas are enhanced with a small percentage of whole cluster to round out this rich wine.

Professional Reviews

Score: 95 - Brad Lowman has really captured the essence of the Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard with this bottling.

Solomon Hills Vineyard is under the same ownership and management as the world famous Bien Nacido Vineyard. Two black fruit personalities (Swiss clone 23 and Dijon clone 667) were chosen to produce a counterpart to our largely red fruit-driven pinots made from other vineyards. Black raspberry, black cherry and blueberry and peppered with hints of cola and spice to complete this hefty pinot.

Professional Reviews

Score: 94 - Deep and complex with black cherry, blueberry and spice flavors; some earthiness as well

We are fortunate to get an acre of fruit from the famous Garys' Vineyard up in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County. The Pisoni and Franscioni families jointly own and farm this hillside with amazing results. Elegant, silky, spicy and distinctive, this wine will age well for years to come.

Professional Reviews

Score: 93 - Silky and rich; this is a classic Garys' Vineyard Pinot

Named after Brad's father who loves petite sirah, this tannic grape has been tamed with French oak and the skill of a pinot producer. This fruit-forward and elegant wine is approachable and delicous, pairing well with red meats or dark chocolates.

Our 2003 Cargasacchi Jalama Vineyard pinot noir is 100% Mt. Eden clone, giving this wine an amazing perfume and long finish with plenty of black fruit flavors and a nice dollop of oak.

Professional Reviews

Score: 92 - Complex, silky and earthy, this Pinot is packed with flavor and balanced impeccably.

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Our 2003 Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard pinot noir is from the first fruit of a new block planted and grown by James Ontiveros in the southern end of the Santa Maria Valley. It is a blend of three classic pinot clones: Swan, Mt. Eden and 1A. Combined, these clones produce an exciting and complex blend with incredible aromatics, bright red fruit flavors and a lasting finish. Our most unique and limited wine.

Professional Reviews

Score: 93 - Deep and rich, this Pinot has all the complexity you expect from Rancho Ontiveros and a silkiness that makes it all that much more interesting.

Solomon Hills Vineyard is a relatively new vineyard under the same ownership and management as the world famous Bien Nacido Vineyard. We selected the thicker skinned Swiss clone 23 to blend with Dijon clone 667 to produce an amazingly dark, rich, fruit-forward wine which highlights bold black fruit flavors. This wine is for those that enjoy bold Cali pinots!

Professional Reviews

Score: 93 - Big and rich Pinot with great depth and a myriad of interesting flavors. Give it some time in the glass and pair it up with a hearty steak or braise.

We are extremely proud to introduce our first bottling from the infamous Garys' Vineyard up in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County. Owned and farmed by the Pisoni and Franscioni families, this wine has an amazing nose, sweet, rich fruit, great acidity and a fabulous, long finish, producing a well-balanced wine to enjoy today and for years to come.

Professional Reviews

Score: 91 - Foward and silky with a lot of interesting plum and smoky notes, this Pinot has a delicacy that will work well at the table.

The Cargasacchi Jalama Vineyard is located on Jalama Road, west of the Santa Rita Hills AVA, a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. This pinot noir is a blend of two clones: Mt. Eden and 115. The classic Mt. Eden gives the wine a rich nose and long, satisfying finish, while the "new kid" 115 gives the wine its mid-palette punch. Winegrower Peter Cargasacchi did an amazing job growing this fruit and we are very proud to make this wine each year.

Professional Reviews

Score: 92 - A big, complex Pinot with a lot of layered flavors. This Pinot not only needs time in the glass, it needs a hearty meal to drink it with.