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BLAIR PENCE’s Journey

My path from collector to vigneron parallels that of many who find themselves transitioning from California’s bold expressions toward Burgundy’s terroir-driven precision. This journey fundamentally changed my understanding of what wine could be—not manufactured, but revealed through disciplined commitment to expressing place.

Technical Precision in Practice

Walking these rows, you’ll discover our approach to precision viticulture without intervention—from our vine-by-vine water management protocols to our application of Burgundian canopy techniques adapted for California’s solar intensity. You’ll examine how clonal selection decisions influence root penetration in our limestone-rich substrata, ultimately affecting mineral transference to the finished wine.

sta rita hills winery with a vineyard tour

The Experience

Terroir Tasting Experience | 2 Hours | $150 Per Guest | 6 Guest Maximum

Your private experience begins with your personal sommelier greeting you with a splash of our estate rosé at our tasting room. Refreshed, you’ll embark on an intimate exploration of our 42 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Walking among the vines, you’ll discover firsthand the influence of microclimate, soil type, sun aspect, and clonal selection on our block-designate wines. Your sommelier will illuminate our farming philosophies, sustainable practices, and our vision as vignerons committed to authentic site expression.

Your journey concludes in our private Heritage Room, where you’ll enjoy membership-exclusive wines accompanied by a thoughtfully curated selection of cheese and charcuterie that complement the technical expressions of our terroir.

There is simply no better way to understand our commitment to terroir than being immersed directly in the land that gives voice to our wines.

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CREDITS

DESIGN: Pembroke Studios
DEVELOPMENT: Wine Works
PHOTOGRAPHY: George Rose |  Carroll Creative
LABEL DESIGN: Level