Sostener

Sostener is owned by Michael Thomas of Wrath Wines and renowned viticulturist Steve McIntrye. Sostener translates to "to sustain" in Spanish. This is an affordable Pinot Noir ($22) from the Santa Lucia Highlands. Sourced from an estate vineyard planted to clones 19 and "828,", the vineyard is farmed sustainably.

The winemaker is Eric Laumann, a graduate of University of California at Davis, and a winemaker for over 30 years. He has worked at Zaca Mesa, Kendall Jackson, Chalone Wine Group and Bonny Doon Vineyards.

The first vintage was 2012.