An exceptionally rare release for the discerning collector

The 2023 vintage of The Approach Pinot Noir arrives in magnum format only—a deliberate choice that honors both tradition and the wine’s extraordinary aging potential. With production limited to a mere five barrels, this release represents the pinnacle of our winemaking philosophy: the pursuit of transcendent expression through meticulous curation.

This singular blend unites exceptional fruit from four of California’s most revered vineyard sites spanning three distinct appellations. From the windswept maritime influence of Garys’ Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands to the fog-laden benchlands of Umino, Rudd, and Martaella Vineyards in Russian River Valley, concluding with the cool-climate elegance of Campbell Ranch Vineyard on the West Sonoma Coast—each site contributes its unique voice to a harmonious whole that transcends individual terroir.

Fifteen months of élevage in carefully selected French oak has yielded a wine of profound depth and architectural precision. The magnum format ensures optimal evolution, promising decades of graceful development for those with the patience and foresight to cellar this rare offering.

For collectors who understand that true luxury lies not in abundance, but in exclusivity and uncompromising quality, The Approach 2023 awaits.