2022 · Patriarch Pinot Noir

The Calling is a California wine brand co-owned by Jim Nantz and Peter Deutsch, focused on expressive, vineyard-designate wines from Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley, Monterey County, Paso Robles, and other California regions. It works with multi-generational vineyard families, including Dutton Ranch and Fox Den Vineyard, whose growers emphasize meticulous management and sustainable practices, though no formal certifications are cited. Winemakers James MacPhail and Marco DiGiulio oversee production, with a focus on site-specific character, balance, and hand-crafted techniques such as hand harvesting and punch-downs. The portfolio centers on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, including single-vineyard and limited-production expressions from distinctive coastal sites.