The 2021 Saxon Brown Pinot Noir, Garys' Vineyard, is an incredible example from this coveted site, showcasing a more classic, lower-alcohol profile for SLH that prioritizes lift, detail, and length over sheer weight. Sourced from 100% Pisoni selection at Garys'—a windy, well-drained 50-acre benchmark site, fruit was night-picked, fully destemmed after a brief cold soak, fermented in small open-tops, and aged 17 months in French oak (about half new) before bottling unfined and unfiltered. The result is precise, red-to-black fruit, with violet and spice notes, real mid-palate drive, and the vineyard's signature mineral finish. With just 194 cases produced, this is a blue-chip single-vineyard Pinot built for immediate pleasure and a decade of positive evolution. It is precisely the kind of classic, balanced bottling we look for with Pinot Noir and is highly recommended!

James Suckling 95 points! "This ripe, structured, brilliant wine is laced with significant tannins and fresh-tasting acidity that support tart cherries, black cherries, cranberries and pomegranates on the palate. So vivid, lively and deep. A dramatic difference from winemaker Jeff Gaffner’s Sonoma Coast offerings. Full-bodied and age-worthy. Best from 2028."

Jeb Dunnuck (Audrey Frick) 95 points! " Pouring a ruby red color, the 2021 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard is lifted with cardamom spice, bright red berries, and a hint of violets. Medium-bodied and bright, it's vibrant and mouthwatering, with a clean, vertical feel. This gorgeous wine is going to drink well over the next 10 -12 years. (Drink between 2024-2036)"