Rootdown

California Pinot Noir and distinctive white wines with prestige critical recognition.

Rootdown produces wines from California that center on Pinot Noir and white varietals suited to the state's cooler regions. The flagship Pinot Noir demonstrates the grape's signature balance of red fruit and silky tannin structure. Es Okay Pinot Gris offers the crisp, mineral-driven character typical of the variety, while Redwood Glenn Vineyard Grenache Blanc—a less common white—brings textural complexity and aromatic depth. Wine Enthusiast has rated across the portfolio. The winery's focus on Pinot Noir and complementary whites reflects a commitment to varietals that thrive in California's maritime-influenced growing zones, where cool nights preserve acidity and nuance.