Balance. Substance. Finesse. Wines from Spell Estate

Balance. Substance. Finesse.

SPELL ESTATE is committed to delivering the highest expression of Pinot Noir without forfeiting the integrity and beauty of the varietal.

More than any other grape, Pinot Noir captures the essence of time and place. We source our grapes from the best vineyards in the United States. Spell grapes ripen on steep hillsides in rocky soil, where warm days and cool nights deliver not just a great tasting grape, but the wines fragrance and characteristic are unique to the site. Learn more about Spell Estate.


Peanut Buttter and Jelly. Bacon and Eggs. Spaghetti and Meatballs. PINOT NOIR AND SPELL ESTATE. Some things are just better when they are together.

2012 Spell Estate Pinot Noir 'Marimar Estate', Sonoma Coast2012 Spell Estate Pinot Noir ‘Marimar Estate’, Sonoma Coast

Wine Spectrum Rated 94+: The Dona Margarita Vineyard is the postcard perfect pinot noir vineyard. The wines produced from this vineyard are exotic and seamlessly balanced. A dark crimson, almost purple color introduces bright aromas of Black cherry, ripe strawberry, sassafras, forest floor and black chanterelles that fill the glass. Smooth, lush tannins circulate with ripe fruit flavors while Sumac spice and coffee notes carry through to the finish highlighted by a lingering mineral element. Only 150 cases produced. $69/bottle (Made this weeks Top 5)

Pinot Noir expresses itself differently every year, and in a different voice from every region – but to every taster, winemaker and wine lover alike, Pinot Noir is the fruit responsible for some of the finest wines in the world. – Bill Spell, Owner of Spell Estate

2012 Spell Estate Pinot Noir 'Terra de Promissio', Sonoma Coast2012 Spell Estate Pinot Noir ‘Terra de Promissio’, Sonoma Coast

Wine Spectrum Rated 94: The Terra de Promissio Vineyard is located east of Petaluma on a rolling hill in what is unofficially referred to as the Petaluma Gap of the Sonoma Coast AVA. Buffeted by cold maritime winds the fruit ripens slowly and produces wines of exceptional elegance and purity. Dark violet in color, aromas of cherry, strawberry, oats, all spice, anise, sassafras add to a brooding quality in the glass. Flavors of cranberry and pomegranate hinting towards darker fruit and forest duff sweep across the palate. Balanced by smooth tannins and perfect acidity flavors of black cherry and bitter chocolate seem to linger for an eternity. Only 150 cases produced.  $69/bottle (Made this weeks Top 5)

These wines are a perfect example of what we do better than anybody else. TINY production, almost ZERO distribution, all with  MIND-BLOWING quality.

The Pinots listed above are beautiful examples of two of the different styles you can experience when tasting phenomenal wines from the Sonoma Coast AVA. Let’s mix up some wines for your table or cellar today.

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