Rod Berglund, a lifelong Sonoma County resident, began his winemaking career in 1979 at La Crema Vinera (predecessor to La Crema). That same year he produced his first Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Over the years he has made Pinot from many grape growing areas but firmly believes that the Russian River Valley is without peer in the new world for the potential to consistently produce world class Pinot Noir.

Sarelee’s Vineyard is located about a mile east of our Trenton Estate Vineyard, in the heart of Russian River Valley. We have been working with grapes from this vineyard for
over 25 years, and have been incredibly lucky to receive so many different lots of pinot noir, some vintages, up to 10 different clones.

Strikingly dark in color for Saralee's. Aromas of black raspberries, cherries, and wild strawberries with hints of cardamom and black tea. It is more structured and tannic than is usual for Saralee's but the tannins are round and silky.