La Crema was founded in 1979 and quickly established itself as a pioneer for intensely flavored Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from cool climate.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir comes from the Sonoma Coast AVA. The appellation reaches north to the Mendocino County border, hugging the hills along the Sonoma County coastline down to the Russian River, where it follows the cool valleys to Los Carneros and the San Pablo Bay.
Like the Burgundy wine region of France, the vineyards of Sonoma Coast offer an unusually long, cool and steady growing season. Lingering fog and wind from the nearby Pacific Ocean and moderate temperatures throughout the growing season contribute to the slow ripening process. With an extended "hang" time on the vines, the results are small berries with firm acidity and highly concentrated aromas and flavors.
