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Halley's CometPinot Noir

Shimmering with notes of ripe berries and bright tannins worthy of a pair of Elton John’s star-shaped sunglasses.

"Decadent, rich, rich—yet fun, playful, and irresistible."

Jonathan Cristaldi

95pts

Wine Notes

Sparkling from start-to-finish with an Elton John star-shaped sunglasses vibe, the Halley’s Comet Pinot Noir is a showstopper. Opens with dazzling notes of high-tone, ripe raspberries and fresh-picked, wild strawberries. The medium bodied palate with bright tannins frame the long, ovation inducing finish. "This wine is an Incredible Beauty." - Jayson Woodbridge

2022 Vintage6-pack$780

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VINEYARD NOTES

Each hillside vineyard site is chosen for the generous slope, unique sequence of Goldridge soils, ranging from 900–1900 feet above sea level, and microclimate to add dimension to the wines.
A rare, fine-grained sandy loam, Goldridge soils are known for excellent drainage, and a characteristically light and fluffy texture.
A particularly unique site, this vineyard is considered one of the oldest vine Sauvignon Blanc vineyards in California originally planted in 1980.
Some of the particularly unique sites have Goldridge layered on top of ancient seabed where finding fossils in the soil is not unusual and a clay content that helps the soil retain precious moisture during the growing season. The coastal climate of the region is marked by warm, dry summers and cool, damp winters.

Our Collection

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Pinot Noir

Golden Hour

Luxurious and velvety, the dark fruit profile is a riper and fuller expression of Pinot Noir from the California coast.

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Pinot Noir

Halley's Comet

Shimmering with notes of ripe berries and bright tannins worthy of a pair of Elton John’s star-shaped sunglasses.

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Pinot Noir

Stargazing

Glimmering in the glass like a polished ruby stone, splashes of red berry fruit linger with cedar and sandalwood.

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Pinot Noir

Super Chill

The soft, floral nose opens to ripe red fruit and cranberries that express this unique time on the Sonoma coast.

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Pinot Noir

Twilight

A dark-edged Pinot Noir with dark fruit, black cherry, and black plum with hints of the salty sea-spray and misty fog rolling into the Sonoma Coast from the Pacific Ocean.

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Chardonnay

The Sun Also Rises

An intertwining of Sonoma coastal notes featuring lemon drop candy and lemon verbena are supported by a subtle oak frame.

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Sauvignon Blanc

Walking On Venice Beach

White flower, stone fruit and Asiatic tropical fruit notes with a textural mid palate, vibrant acid, and a racy finish.

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Rosé

Martian Pink

To create a truly special rosé, we use a blend of winemaking techniques on 100% Pinot Noir grapes. A mailing list EXCLUSIVE.

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Press

Read the latest articles and reviews of Summer Dreams wines from prestigious industry tastemakers.

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Hundred Acre, Fortunate Son, and Summer Dreams Wine Bottles

2024-12-19

Mission Accomplished: An Annual Update from The Wine Independent

The Wine Independent | Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Having written an extensive article last year about Jayson & Helen Woodbridge’s three wine projects—Hundred Acre, Fortunate Son, and Summer Dreams—this feature by Lisa Perrotti-Brown is an annual update on the new 2021, 2022, and 2023 releases.

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When I create something, the wine tells me what to do. I don’t tell the wine what to do.

2023-11-30

Map Maker: Summer Dreams, Fortunate Son and Hundred Acre New Releases

The Wine Independent | Lisa Perrotti-Brown

“I’m a direct descendent of Jacques Cartier, the cartographer,” Jayson Woodbridge tells me, seemingly apropos of nothing. But nothing is random or out of context with Jayson. For example, he describes Cartier as a cartographer, not an explorer—the profession by which Cartier is better known. With Jayson, every casually offered piece of shared information is specific and purposeful, whether you get it or not.

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2024-02-07

Producer Profile: Hundred Acre

Decanter | Jonathan Cristaldi

In a rare in-depth interview granted to Decanter, we meet the dauntless Jayson Woodbridge. The founder of Hundred Acre is a controversial figure in the Napa Valley, yet the wine community can't ignore the fact that his wines are celebrated by pundits the world over.

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2021-12-16

Recent Releases from Hundred Acre, Fortunate Son and Summer Dreams

The Wine Advocate | Lisa Perrotti-Brown

At the end of this year, I caught up with Jayson and Helen Woodbridge at their house nestled within the Few and Far Between vineyard in Calistoga.

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Summer is a state of mind