Fiddlestix Vineyard

Planted in 1998 and located in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, the Fiddlestix Vineyard encompasses some of the finest cool climate Pinot Noir farmed on the Central Coast. With fruit recognized for unparalleled depth and intensity, we carefully apply minimal punch-downs by hand during fermentation to extract the precise amount of color and flavor needed to produce a wine that is ultimately full yet balanced.

Soil and climate

With fog hanging over the vines until mid-morning, temperatures barely rising above 75 degrees, and cool coastal breezes, the Vineyard’s grapes can stay cool throughout a lengthy day of sunshine. The well-drained soil contains Gazos and Botella clay loam, loaded with chirt and Monterey shale. Comprised of 667, 777, 113 and Pommard clones, this deeply textured Pinot Noir exhibits bold fruit character with finer nuances of clove and dark cocoa.