2024 Scar of the Sea Pinot Noir, SLO Coast, California, USA

ABOUT THE WINE

Sourced from a selection of organically and regeneratively farmed vineyards throughout the SLO Coast AVA, this Pinot Noir captures the region’s distinctive marine influence—proximity to the Pacific, calcareous soils, and constant coastal wind. The 2024 vintage was a cool, even growing season that allowed for slow ripening and balanced phenolics. Grapes were hand-harvested, partially destemmed, and fermented with native yeasts in open-top fermenters, with gentle extraction to preserve delicacy and aromatics. The wine was aged in neutral French oak barrels for 9 months and bottled unfined, unfiltered, with minimal sulfur. The result is a bright, nuanced Pinot Noir marked by freshness, energy, and savory complexity—pair it with duck confit, grilled salmon, or mushroom risotto.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Scar of the Sea, founded by Mikey and Gina Giugni, is a Central Coast winery grounded in coastal farming, low-intervention winemaking, and a reverence for place. Inspired by maritime conditions and heritage farming, they work closely with growers across the SLO Coast and beyond who farm without chemicals and prioritize soil health and biodiversity. Their wines are guided by natural processes—native fermentations, low sulfur, neutral oak, and an aversion to manipulation. Scar of the Sea Pinot Noir reflects their signature style: lithe, salty, aromatic, and expressive of California’s rugged, fog-soaked coastlines.