Perched high on Sonoma Mountain, One Sky Vineyard is a jewel in our collection, offering a stunning vantage point that spans from San Francisco to the Sonoma Coast. This unique Monopole site produces wines of unparalleled depth and complexity shaped by the cool mountain climate and rocky soils. The name “One Sky” serves as a poignant reminder that, despite the distance and diversity of our surroundings, we are all connected. The vineyard’s elevated perspective lends a purity and vibrancy to the wines, making them as distinctive as the view itself.

In 2022, we saw a continuation of the drought in CA, with warm weather, early bloom, and long, slow flowering. Some of our vineyard blocks that flowered during the cold stretch did not set as much fruit as typical, so we saw lower yields for the year. While this isn’t ideal from a quantity standpoint, quality was great, and things began moving along quickly. We started harvest in mid-August, a week or two earlier than “normal,” and as we approached Labor Day, we saw a heat wave on the horizon. We were in a good spot and could bring in much of our fruit before the heat. The grapes we let hang through the heat were still a ways away from being ready to harvest. In recent years we have been leaving more leaves on the vines to help shade and keep the fruit on the vines from being scorched by the sun. This decision helped us this year in particular. After the heat, temperatures cooled in the region, and we were able to bring in the rest of our fruit in the weeks following. All in all, we are very happy with the quality of this vintage and thankful for our team rallying during this intense time of year.

The 2022 One Sky Pinot Noir captures the essence of mountain-grown fruit with an enticing bouquet of black cherry and currant intertwined with hints of baking spice and citrus zest. On the palate, vibrant notes of blackberry and licorice meld with the wine’s natural structure and earth-driven character. Balanced by a touch of savory spice and a lingering finish, this wine speaks to the beauty and complexity of its origin—a truly elevated pinot noir in every sense.