2021 LV Pinot Noir

Lafond Vineyard

SIP Certified Wine (Sustainable in Practice)

The Lafond Vineyard Pinot Noir is made of fruit exclusively sourced from Lafond Vineyard nestled in the Sta. Rita Hills and is ideally situated to produce Pinot Noir exhibiting the unique and exotic flavor profile one finds in only a few regions of the world. Specific areas within our vineyard exhibit elevated concentration and complexity due to soil type and exposure to the elements. We have planted eight distinct clones of Pinot Noir, each with subtle differences in flavor and aroma.

Each year, Bruce McGuire chooses from over 75 acres dedicated to eight different Pinot Noir clones to create a wine that best represents the vintage. This bottling contains a blend of four different Pinot Noir clones grown across the Lafond vineyard site.

These grapes benefit from the unique West/East orientation of the valley, and the well-drained, sandy soil.