RAEN Sea Field Vineyard Pinot Noir Fort Ross-Seaview 2021

It seems we all have that desire to build, to create, to research. The story we all associate with the man whose name is virtually synonymous with Napa Valley (Robert Mondavi) is that of a man who left big shoes to fill. His son Tim Mondavi worked with the family to create their next Napa legacy, the amazing Continuum Winery atop Pritchard Hill. His sons, Carlo and Dante Mondavi looked even further west. Carlo and Dante wanted to find a new expression for the family's love of wine. Right now, few things excite them more than the wild Fort Ross-Seaview AVA and the heavenly Pinot Noirs this rugged landscape can produce. Carlo and Dante have spent years in study and the practice of winemaking and running the family business. With RAEN, their shining new chapter is ready for the world, and we are floored. These are the exceptional, balanced, and complex wines we seek, showcasing the best sites on the far western Sonoma Coast. 

Sea Field, a most fitting name for this beautiful site, is, in fact, an ancient sea field of diverse marine soils broken down from bedrock dating back between 66 and 200 million years. Situated less than 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean with an elevation of 1,500 feet, the Sea Field Vineyard produces RAEN's most elegant wines year in and year out. Rose petals, blood orange pith, crushed raspberry, wild strawberry, and wet rock bordering the forest fill the bowl. White tea, sea moss, rhubarb, savory herbs, forest berries, and floral tones linger on your palate with a long and seemingly everlasting finish.  So vibrant. So exquisite!