Our Wines

Situated high on the southern flank of the mountain range that marks the western edge of the Sonoma Valley, Wildcat Mountain Vineyard is part of the Los Carneros appellation. It’s also one tricky place to grow grapes, considering the altitude, the exposure and the slope of the land—all challenges we were willing to accept when we set out to make Pinot Noir. 

Wildcat Mountain is also one of Scott Rich’s vineyard partners, and we wanted to work with Scott, known both for his Talisman Cellars in Sonoma, and as winemaker at Moraga Vineyards in Bel Air, California. Years ago, we stumbled upon his Glen Ellen tasting room by accident when we were staying in a nearby B&B. Two-and-a-half hours later, we emerged with a deep respect for his complex, sophisticated and nuanced wines, and a determination to make a Pinot with him. 

Made with 50% whole cluster grapes, our Pinot is rich in texture with heavy tannic properties that continue to bloom as you sip further into the glass. We utilize the very best of winemaking practices to produce a wine that brings you back to the moment you took your first sip of Pinot Noir, the sip that sparked your passion for this challenging varietal. Much like a successful marriage, to produce a truly incredible Pinot, you have to trust in the process—even if the end result is only a promise.

Earth-friendly and sustainable methods, like replenishing the volcanic soil with the seeds, stems and skins from the winemaking process, help maintain vineyard health, and ultimately contribute to a terroir that produces consistent yet diverse vintages. 

Our fermentation process starts with a native approach, dependent on whatever is ambient in the region to begin the transformation from grape to wine. During fermentation, the caps are punched down into the liquid—producing Styler’s signature dark, tannic properties—followed by an extended maceration before the grapes are pressed and the finished product is sealed in French oak barrels for 21 months.

More robust than a traditional Pinot Noir, Styler has nothing to hide—and being a Pinot, nothing to hide behind—with a modern nuanced elegance that’ll cozy up to a steak but doesn’t mind holding down happy hour solo.