2025 Spring Release
Vineyard Profile
Planted on a ridge top above the town of Occidental, Belay is our Demeter certified Biodynamic® Estate Pinot Noir. Our goal is to nurture the fruit from grape to glass, which increasingly becomes a reality with each Estate planting. As we become more vertically integrated, we find winegrowing a monumental task akin to climbing a mountain, with the Belay serving as both an anchor and stepping stone on our journey of ascension. Pinot Noir is an especially sensitive varietal, and as harvest approaches, the vineyard team keeps a watchful eye on the Belay fruit, with diligent multiple daily checks to guide picking and cellar decisions. In 2022, our observations influenced a 12% whole cluster inclusion and 17-month élevage in one-third new tight-grained French oak barrel and puncheon. The care and intention devoted to this deeply personal site is once again evident in this impressive and noteworthy expression.
