Miles Garrett
Miles Garrett produces wine in Willow Creek, a remote corner of Humboldt County in California's North Coast. The winery works with Pinot Noir, the signature varietal of this cool coastal region, alongside less conventional choices: a Carménère–Cabernet Franc blend that speaks to experimentation with Bordeaux and South American grapes, and a Riesling On Skins that suggests engagement with skin-contact techniques. Wine Enthusiast has rated the Pinot Noir and the Carménère–Cabernet Franc blend at 85.5, with the Riesling On Skins at 84.0. Humboldt County's maritime influence and fog-moderated growing season favor wines of restraint and acidity—conditions that suit both the elegance expected of Pinot Noir and the textural complexity that skin contact brings to white varieties.
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Wine Enthusiast