Family Cellars Valenti Vineyard Pinot Noir

Currently the winery’s Pinot Noir grapes are sourced from the Anderson Valley (Fog Eater, Monument Tree Vineyard, Morning Dew Ranch Vineyard), Sonoma Coast (McDougall Ranch Vineyard), Mendocino Ridge (Perli and Valenti Vineyard) and the Yorkville Highlands (Weir Vineyard). Vineyard sources have changed as vineyard ownership changes have ensued over the years, and Jason seeks out the best possible sites that he deems suitable. I really like Jason's style and both his Fog Eater and McDougall Ranch bottlings have been included in my North American All-Americans. His minimalistic wine making translates into wines with considerable verve and focus as well as balance for age ability.