The 2023 Sea Field Pinot Noir is the most delicate of the Raen wines this vintage - a light yet bright expression shaped by its proximity to the Pacific, just a few miles from the ocean. From an east-facing vineyard at 1,000 feet of elevation, this wine feels like it carries the breeze in every sip. The nose is lifted and perfumed: white florals, crushed violets, a hint of thyme, and sea salt spray. Red fruits mingle with blood orange and citrus pith on the palate, giving it energy and focus. It’s mineral, clean, and has the least tannic structure of the lineup. Restrained wines are often misunderstood as simple, but Pinots like this one speak with quiet confidence and precision. It is a beautiful and satisfying wine that time will most likely only make better. (ACQ)

This is tightly coiled, with bitter cherry and damson plum fruit that is pure and unadorned, while savory, flint and sanguine flecks dart through. The long finish shows a tensile structure that lends a sense of precision and mouthwatering cut. Have patience with cellaring. Best from 2026 through 2036. (JM)

The 2023 Pinot Noir Sea Field is a powerful, intensely mineral wine. Iron, gravel, red-toned fruit and rose petal are all finely sculpted. Salivating acids and a spine of searing tannins give the Sea Field its shape and insistent, driving personality. Bright saline notes extend the nuanced, bracing finish. This nervy Pinot needs time in bottle to be at its most expressive. (AG)