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Chasing Ether Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2024

$3599 $3999
Use code 10OFF to get 10% off 12+ bottles
After nearly two decades making wine at El Molino, one of Napa's oldest wineries, Jon Berlin struck out on his own. For his first Pinot Noir under his own label, he went back to a vineyard he already knew well. The fruit comes from Morelli Creek, off Morelli Lane in Occidental, a coastal site Berlin worked from 2009 to 2017. They got back together because Nathan Feileacan emailed him in April 2024 to ask if he wanted some Pinot. The wine is equal parts Pommard, 777 and Calera clones. The wine lands at a modest 13.2% alcohol. He fermented it with native yeast and about half whole clusters, which add structure and grip. Only 230 cases were made. Berlin says he wants to make exceptional wine that stays affordable, and a small-lot coastal Pinot made this carefully is exactly the kind of bottle we love to find early. (Fun fact: before wine, he was a naval firefighter and a surfboard shaper.)

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We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Rich

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Seared duck breast with a cherry or plum sauce; wild mushroom risotto; herb-roasted chicken with roasted root vegetables; grilled salmon with miso glaze; pork tenderloin with roasted figs.

Tasting Profile

Expect the cool, coastal side of Sonoma Pinot Noir: red cherry, raspberry and cranberry fruit with forest-floor and spice notes, plus a stemmy, herbal lift from the whole clusters. It's typically light to medium-bodied with bright acidity and fine, gripping tannins, finishing dry, fresh and savoury. Think red Burgundy more than plush, ripe California Pinot.