Multiple Vineyards

The Fort-Ross Seaview label is curated from our Estate vineyards on the Sonoma Coast. We made this wine to reflect the unique nuances that this small viticultural area has on a wine due to the climate, proximity to the ocean and soil profile, in combination with our family’s trademark farming style and dedication to crafting the highest quality wines true to where they are grown.

When we look back at the 2023 growing season there are two words that perfectly describe the vintage – late and big. After an exceptionally wet and cool winter, bud break happened over a month later than average. Our first day of picking was the day after the harvest completed the previous year. Fruit set was excellent and the temps during the summer were moderate to cool, with very few days in the triple digits. What a contrast from 2022! Mild temperatures along with abundantly available water allowed the clusters to develop slowly and evenly.

Delightfully fresh and vibrant on the nose, this wine opens with enchanting aromas of just-picked strawberries, ripe cherries, and a whisper of sweet cream. The bright, inviting entry gracefully ushers in a harmonious acidity that lifts the palate, accentuating flavors of ripe cherry and delicate strawberry tart. A lingering finish reveals a subtle minerality, evocative of a gentle summer sea breeze.