Born in 1996 amidst the dramatic redwood forests of California’s Mendocino Coast, Goldeneye has spent decades mastering the art of luxury Pinot Noir. While some wineries are content with a one-size-fits-all approach, Goldeneye treats the Anderson Valley like a custom-tailored suit, utilizing a rich palette of terroir-inspired fruit across four estate vineyards. Under the watchful eye of winemaker Kristen McMahan, they juggle 24 different Pinot Noir clones on 13 unique rootstocks to bottle pure, unadulterated elegance. It turns out that listening to the unique marine influences of the Pacific Ocean pays off—if your goal is to create complex, highly acclaimed California wines that make people text their friends in all caps.