2017 Robert Sinskey “Four Vineyards” Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, California, USA

ABOUT THIS WINE

The Four Vineyards bottling is a blend of fruit from Robert Sinskey’s certified organic and biodynamic estate vineyards in the Los Carneros AVA: RSV Estate, Three Amigos, Scintilla Sonoma, and Vandal Vineyard. These sites, cooled by marine breezes from San Pablo Bay and rooted in well-drained loam and clay soils, produce Pinot Noir with delicacy, structure, and aromatic detail.

The 2017 vintage saw a mild growing season punctuated by early September heat spikes, followed by cooler harvest conditions. Grapes were hand-harvested in the early morning to preserve acidity, then sorted and fermented with native yeasts in small open-top fermenters. The wine spent roughly 18 months in French oak barrels (25% new) before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.

The resulting wine is elegant and expressive, emphasizing balance over boldness. With its red fruit core, herbal lift, and umami complexity, the 2017 Four Vineyards is both accessible and cellar-worthy. It’s a Pinot Noir that captures a sense of place—cool-climate, wind-swept Carneros—with finesse and authenticity.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Robert Sinskey Vineyards is a family-owned winery rooted in a philosophy of responsible farming and restrained winemaking. Located in the Napa side of the Los Carneros AVA, the estate has been a leader in organic and biodynamic viticulture since the 1990s, embracing a holistic approach that values biodiversity, soil health, and long-term sustainability.

Led by Rob Sinskey and winemaker Jeff Virnig, the winery crafts elegant, food-friendly wines with minimal intervention—favoring native fermentations, gentle extraction, and extended aging in neutral vessels. The house style emphasizes freshness, texture, and age-worthiness, with a strong culinary orientation (Sinskey is also home to a culinary garden and professional kitchen).

The Four Vineyards Pinot Noir is a cornerstone of the RSV portfolio—offering a layered, terroir-driven expression of Pinot that bridges California ripeness with Old World grace. It remains a benchmark for what Carneros Pinot Noir can achieve when farmed and vinified with care, restraint, and integrity.