Eden Rift Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022

Located just 20 miles from the Monterey Bay, Eden Rift stands as the oldest continually producing vineyard in California. The 120-acre estate, planted in 1849 by Theophile Vache, rests on the San Andreas Faultline and is situated within the Cienega Valley AVA. Merely two miles away from the renowned Pinot Noir producer Calera, whose founder Josh Jensen actively sought the limestone and dolomite-rich soils, the winery has a rich historical connection. Before Josh Jensen, early vintners initiated some of the first Pinot Noir plantings in California at Eden Rift, commencing in 1860. However, the focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay waned post-prohibition until 2016 when Christian Pillsbury acquired the estate. Under Christian's stewardship, a team of young industry professionals, led by winemaker Cory Waller, was assembled to revive the legacy of crafting vibrant and energetic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The estate's extreme terraces and diverse terroir, situated in a single contiguous valley, position California's oldest vineyard as one of its most exciting new projects.