Fault Line

Wine Enthusiast 90/100

Distinction · 1 prestige critic

Fault Line produces Pinot Noir from California's diverse terroir. The Black Knight Vineyards bottling demonstrates the varietal's capacity for depth and structure in the region's cool-climate zones. Pinot Noir, with its silky tannins and bright acidity, thrives in California's maritime-influenced areas, where morning fog and afternoon sun create ideal ripening conditions. Wine Enthusiast has rated the Black Knight Vineyards expression, reflecting the wine's technical merit and balance. The winery's focus on this single varietal allows for precision in vineyard selection and winemaking craft.

Address: The San Andreas Fault runs along the coast, directly influencing the geography of Bodega Bay and Tomales Bay., "Hole in the Head": A notable, abandoned site (often referred to as a "hole in the head" or nuclear plant crater) near Bodega Head was originally intended for a nuclear power plant, now a remnant of the battle over construction near the fault., Geological Impact: The fault zone here is characterized by submerged rocks, kelp forests, and active tectonic movement, which shifted the area 15 feet during the 1906 earthquake., Active Boundary: The Pacific Plate moves northwest relative to the North American Plate at roughly two inches a year., Northern California Public Media, +3, The area is a significant spot for observing the fault's surface trace, particularly looking south toward Tomales Bay., Bodega Bay, United States
Visits: —
Critics: Wine Enthusiast 90/100

Visit Fault Line

Take Fault Line with you. Save the visit, build your route, and navigate when you're there.

Open in app →

Fault Line

Critics

Included in