A small hill with Southwestern exposure, planted to Swan clone in 1989. This block ripens more quickly than the Bunkhouse Block due to greater sun and warmer air at night, and usually harvests somewhere from September 10-18, with brix in the 24-26 range. Yielding about 3 tons in an average year, the Hillside forms the backbone of our Stiling Vineyard Pinot, offering ripe fruit flavors and plenty of muscle. Typically a more full-bodied wine, this block does well with about 50% new oak at slightly higher toast levels.

Since purchasing the vineyard in 2017, the Dehlinger family have committed to raising the already excellent quality level to even greater heights through their meticulous farming and we’re finding even greater concentration and purity in the fruit. Bursting with flavors of creamy black cherry and cassis and baking spices, this is classic Stiling Pinot and super easy to love. Bing and black cherry, currants and red plum abound with a kiss of cola and sweet baking spices appearing on the long, satisfying finish.