92 Points - James Suckling. Located in the heart of Los Carneros, Napa Valley, summer temperatures are tempered by the cooling fog rolling in off the nearby San Pablo Bay, providing perfect conditions for producing beautifully balanced and complex wines that showcase the vineyard-driven character of this cool-climate estate. 10 months in French oak barrels (33% new) gives this Pinot Noir a spectrum of bright red and black fruits, notes of lilac and ginger weave into the fresh berry, cherry and plum notes with a hint of sandalwood and allspice.

Winemakers Tasting Notes

Our 2021 Estate Pinot Noir reveals a wild berry character defined by succulent notes of blackberry and black tea that roll into layers of hawthorn, plum and wild strawberry. The marriage of both black and red fruits embodies the classic Los Carneros Pinot Noir, bursting with the heightened aromatics and excellent freshness that define our Cuvaison estate vineyard. The flavors are bold and expansive on the palate, while a vibrant acidity heightens the long and harmonious finish.

Wine Press

92 Points - James Suckling (2021)

91 Points - Wine Spectator (2021)

Top 100 Wineries of the World - 2012 Wine & Spirits

About the Producer

Since 1969, Cuvaison has helped define the modern era of Napa Valley winemaking and has played a key role in introducing luxury Napa Valley Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to the world. An early pioneer of the Los Carneros region, Cuvaison has championed vibrant and vineyard-driven expressions of exceptional cool-climate wines.

"Cooled by the fog off nearby San Pablo Bay, the gently rolling hills of our certified-sustainable estate have been the source for some of Napa Valleys most beloved cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for decades. Dedicated to crafting vibrant, vineyard-driven wines, our talented team employs an intimate block-by-block approach to farming that builds on our 40 years of experience and wisdom cultivating our vineyard."