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Patz & Hall is a renowned winery known for its dedication to crafting high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. The Dutton Chardonnay is a testament to their expertise, showcasing the rich and complex character of the Chardonnay grape. Sourced from the esteemed Dutton Ranch in the Russian River Valley, this...

Peay Vineyards, a family-owned winery located in the Sonoma Coast region of California, is renowned for its dedication to crafting elegant and terroir-driven wines. The Peay Pinot Noir Scallop Shelf Estate is a testament to their commitment to quality and expression of place. This wine is made from 100% Pinot...

On a trip to the Rhone Valley, after an incredibly extensive tasting of great vintages from the cellar of Raymond Trollat, Pax expressed his interest in creating a wine label designed as an ode to the iconic French winemaker. Raymond immediately got up and left the room, returning shortly, and...

Ojai Vineyard, a renowned winery in California, is celebrated for its meticulous approach to winemaking, particularly with Pinot Noir. The Fe Ciega Vineyard, located in the Santa Rita Hills, provides an ideal terroir for this varietal, characterized by its cool climate and marine influences. This Pinot Noir showcases a complex...

Dark cassis and black cherry lead with a violet lift and graphite undertone. Sleek yet powerful on the palate, ripe black fruit is framed by fine, cocoa-powder tannins and subtle notes of espresso and cedar spice. Polished and cellar-worthy, it finishes with length and precision.

Pinot Noir from old-vine, upper–mid-slope parcels in Clos des Chênes on very shallow, stony limestone with thin brown clay; the domaine farms biodynamically and harvests by hand. Fruit is rigorously sorted, with a measured share of whole clusters when stems are perfectly ripe, then fermented with indigenous yeasts in open...

This elegant, concentrated wine from a long, cool growing season is restrained, taut and fresh. It will be best with more time in the bottle, but it’s so fascinating now for the racy acidity and the mineral, almond and green apple flavors. It's tangy, medium-bodied, layered and linear in feel,...