Drew Mendocino Pinot Noir

Jason and Molly Drew started Drew in 2000 with a clear pursuit in mind: to craft cool climate wines that express site distinction and traditional varietal character. Their moment came when they stumbled upon an old 26 acre apple orchard within the Mendocino Ridge Appellation. While others saw a daunting project in this old forgotten orchard, Jason and Molly saw ancient oceanic soils, south facing slopes that sit just above the fogline and a true coastal climate, with the ocean a mere 3 miles away. They took the leap and the Drew estate winery at Faîte De Mer Farm was born.

Pinot Noir from Drew’s Faite de Mer Estate (38%), Clow Ridge (32%), Valenti Ranch (20%), and Fashauer Vineyard (10%), showcasing the region’s distinctive coastal terroir. All sites are farmed organically on a range of soils, primarily composed of sedimentary marine uplift, including weathered sandstone and shale. The wine was fermented with 40% whole clusters and aged for ten months in neutral French oak, showing fresh red-fruit aromatics with a savory alpine streak on the palate.