2023 · Merlot

Founded in 2004 in Sonoma County, Highway 12 is a small-scale winery owned and operated by longtime friends and co-founders Paul Giusto and Michael Sebastiani. Giusto and Sebastiani make the wines alongside Adam Ivor, taking a hands-on approach across eleven varietals. The winery has shown flexibility in responding to challenging conditions, adjusting tonnage to offset smoke-damage losses. Its style is defined by varietal diversity and responsive production, while no sustainability certifications or specific ecological practices are reported.