Drake
Drake sources Pinot Noir from the Arroyo Grande Valley, a cool-climate pocket of San Luis Obispo County on California's Central Coast. The region's maritime influence and diurnal temperature swings shape wines of precision and depth. Les Galets Pinot Noir anchors the portfolio, joined by single-vineyard selections from Bien Nacido—the G Block and Entropy bottlings—each capturing distinct expressions of site. Wine Enthusiast has rated these releases, recognizing their structure and complexity. Arroyo Grande's sandy loam soils and foggy mornings produce Pinot Noir with the acidity and mineral tension the variety demands, steering clear of overripeness. Drake's focus on vineyard-designated wines reflects the valley's terroir-driven character.
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