Modus Operandi Cellars is a small-production winery founded by Jason Moore, with a focus on vineyard-driven wines that emphasize balance, texture, and precision over sheer scale. “Noctus” is built around carefully selected Napa Valley fruit, where warm days and cool nighttime temperatures allow for full ripening while preserving structure and aromatic detail. Moore’s restrained approach in the cellar highlights the wine’s layered complexity and polished character while allowing the nuances of site and vintage to remain clearly defined.