We wanted to make world-class California Pinot Noir with our own hands... That was the idea behind the project RAEN. The winery's name is an acronym for "Research in Agriculture and Enology Naturally," which represents their passion for agriculture and winemaking. The rain that falls on the fields is eventually absorbed by the trees and transformed into grapes, which are the raw material for wine. The name of the winery also refers to the rain (Rain), which is the source of life for the grapes. RAEN is a fresh winery founded in Sonoma Coast in 2013 by two thoroughbreds in the California wine industry, Carlo and Dante Mondavi. Carlo and Dante are the grandsons of Robert Mondavi, known as the "father of California wine," and their father is Tim Mondavi of "Continuum." Born and raised in Napa Valley, Carlo and Dante were exposed to wine from an early age at Robert Mondavi Winery and Opus One, and have been involved in a wide range of cultivation and brewing at Continuum since its establishment in 2005 under the supervision of their father Tim. Carlo and Dante were also fascinated by Pinot Noir due to the influence of their grandfather Robert and father Tim. Their father Tim, who was in charge of brewing at Robert Mondavi in its heyday, was known as a pioneer of Pinot Noir, and his sons inherited his strong passion for Burgundy wine. In 2013, Carlo and Dante began their pursuit of Pinot Noir on the foundation of Rain. This was the moment when "World Class Pinot Noir" was engraved in the history of the Mondavi family. Royal St. Robert Cuvee is based on the motto of "pursuit of quality" that their grandfather Robert taught them. This wine is made from grapes grown in the west-facing Green Valley vineyards in the Russian River Valley, known for its harsh environment for grapes. A small amount of grapes from the Occidental vineyards are blended to give the wine a complex aroma. The home field is located in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, about 3 km inland from the Pacific Ocean, north of the town of Jenner. The climate is very cool, and the growing season is long. The vineyard is located above the fog that occurs every morning, allowing the grapes to continue photosynthesis. The bodega is surrounded by sequoia trees and wild plants, and is located in a unique Sonoma grape growing region that is currently in the process of applying for AVA status as Freestone Occidental. This is the vineyard with the lowest daytime temperatures and the longest growing season. The result is a wine that combines balance and depth. The AVA name is written largest on the wine label, giving it a somewhat French wine-like atmosphere. This reflects Carlo and Dante's desire for people to enjoy wines that bring out the individuality and terroir of each region, rather than just appealing to their own name as winemakers or the Rain brand.