Wine Enthusiast 92
"This vivid, fruity, rambunctious wine bursts with sweet cherries, black plums and piney accents on a snappy texture of tangy acidity and light tannins. It's brilliant, lively and packed with fruit."

Wine Spectator 91
"Bright, high-pitched style, with blood orange and damson notes racing through, flecked liberally with savory and thyme hints. Nice sleek feel on the finish. Drink now through 2027. 7,500 cases made.” —J.M."

Tasting Notes
"Our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is medium-bodied with rich aromas of plum, cherry, green tea and a slight clove spice. On entry, the wine has a lean entry with rich and sweet cherry and plum flavors framed by vanilla and oak notes throughout the mid-palate. The spicy finish lingers on the palate. The Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir fruit is a blend of Pommard and Dijon clones from carefully selected vineyards within the region."~Winery Notes

The Wine
100% Pinot Noir • Pommard and Dijon clones • Sonoma Coast AVA • Hand harvested • De-stemmed and put it open-top fermenters for a 3-day cold soak before fermentation • Two-to-three punch downs per day • Aged 10 months in 100% French oak (20% new) • 14.5% abv

The Estate
A true ngociant, Sean Minor does not own a winery or a vineyard, yet his name stands for character and value in wines in 49 states across the country. Born in Kansas, Sean attended Arizona State University where he received a degree in finance and met his wife, Nicole, before venturing into the world of wine. After cutting his teeth at Napas Beaulieu Vineyard, Sean furthered his education in wine at U.C. Davis in Viticulture and Enology and subsequently was recruited to manage viticulture at King Estate Winery & Benton-Lane Winery in Oregon. Sean would soon move his family to California for the opportunity to manage Renwood Winery, where he was able to hone his skills in operations and marketing.

Through their experiences in the wine industry, Sean and Nicole were able to identify a gap in the market consumers were yearning for wines that were easy to enjoy, true to terroir, and didnt break the bank and in 2005, Sean Minor Wines was born. Initially, the brand was called Four Bears in honor of their four children. Since then, the business has evolved, their name has changed, and production has grown to some 150,000 cases. Since the Minors dont own any vineyards, they invest diligently in long-term contracts with prized grape growers and sustainable farms throughout California and Oregon. Seans goal is to keep costs down while maximizing quality at every step, and to offer wines that truly represent the appellation from which theyre produced. Consulting winemaker Will Bucklin has been on staff since the start. A graduate of UC Davis enology program, Will gained experience at Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Thomas Hardy in Australia, and Navarro Vineyards in Mendocino, before meeting Sean at King Estate in Oregon. Together, Will and Sean work very closely with the fruit sources and are able to maintain consistent production year after year.