Sea Field Vineyard is the vineyard that produces some of Laing's most elegant wines.
The diverse sea field, consisting of approximately 660-200 million year old fractured bedrock and marine soil, is located 3.2 km inland from the Pacific Ocean at 457 m above sea level, making it the closest to the sea and the highest altitude of all the fields in Rain. We wanted to make world-class California Pinot Noir with our own hands... That was the idea that started the project Rain (RAEN). The winery's name is an acronym for "Research in Agriculture and Enology Naturally," which represents their passion for research into agriculture and winemaking. In addition, 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 winery's name also refers to the rain (Rain), which is the source of life for these grapes. Rain is a fresh winery founded in 2013 on the Sonoma Coast by two thoroughbreds in the California wine industry, Carlo Mondavi and Dante Mondavi. Carlo and Dante are the grandsons of Robert Mondavi, known as the "father of California wine," whose father is Tim Mondavi of Continuum. Born and raised in Napa Valley, Carlo and Dante have been exposed to wine since childhood at Robert Mondavi Winery and Opus One, and have been involved in a wide range of cultivation and brewing work since the establishment of Continuum 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. It 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 2 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, north of the town of Jenner. The climate is very cool, which allows the grapes to grow for a long time. The vineyard is located above the morning fog, which allows the grapes to continue photosynthesizing. The bodega is surrounded by sequoia trees and wild plants, and is located in a unique Sonoma wine region that is currently in the process of applying for the Freestone Occidental AVA. 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 wine labels have the AVA name printed in large letters, giving them a feel reminiscent of French wines. This reflects Carlo and Dante's desire to have people taste their wines that highlight the individuality and terroir of each wine-producing region, rather than appealing to the winemakers' names or the Laine brand.