McHenry Vineyard
McHenry Vineyard sits in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the rugged coastal range that rises above the San Francisco Bay. This region's elevation, marine influence, and complex soils shape wines of distinctive character. The winery's Pinot Noir draws from the cool-climate conditions that define Santa Cruz Mountains viticulture—conditions that encourage the grape's natural acidity and layered fruit expression. Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast have rated the Pinot Noir at 92 points on average, reflecting the precision and balance the vineyard achieves. Pinot Noir from this region typically shows the varietal's hallmark elegance: silky tannins, bright red fruit, and the mineral undertones that cool-climate sites impart. McHenry's expression sits within that tradition while bearing the signature of its specific terroir.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast