RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY — NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

For the Hess Family Estates first venture into Pinot Noir, we chose Sequana's vineyards from California's Russian River Appellation in Sonoma County and Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey. Decidedly new world in style, these are elegant, rich and supple wines, estate-grown and bottled as single vineyard designates.

A delicate and temperamental varietal, Pinot Noir requires close attention from vineyard to bottle to ensure even ripening throughout the winemaking process. Winemaker James MacPhail guides these wines with a gentle hand, revealing each vineyard's personality and Pinot Noir's nuanced varietal characteristics.