By Connor Roulet Magides Returning to older bottles gives me a different understanding of our vineyard. The fruit changes, the texture softens, and aromas that once sat quietly behind everything else become more expressive. Across these tastings, what has stayed with me is the herbal character running through the wines, from autumn leaves and black truffle in the older Caroline’s to fresh herbs, rose and violet in the younger releases. These are personal observations from bottles opened over...

One limestone vineyard, five Pinot Noir clones and distinct selections explain the meaning of single vineyard and monopole at Clos Ostler.

Ideas for planning a thoughtful wine-lover’s gift around Clos Ostler, from a chosen bottle to a separately arranged vineyard stay.