Located 1,000 feet above the sea, Sierra Mar has a soil composition consisting of decomposed granite and gravelly loam which provides excellent drainage. The wines from this vineyard are consistently full bodied with great structure and moderate acidity, and commonly have flavors reminiscent of black cherries and toast.

 

Sierra Mar is an estate vineyard for Roar wines, and in addition to Furthermore Wines the vineyard is a long time vineyard designate source for Siduri, Walt, Testarosa and Loring Wine company.

 

2012 – 93 Points, Steve Heimoff; 93 Points, Pinot Report; 92 Points and Gold Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition

 

2013 – 93 Points, Pinot File; 90 Points, Robert Parker; 91 Points and Gold Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition

 

2014 – 93 Points, Wine Enthusiast

 

2015 – 95 Points and Double Gold Medal including Best of Class, Sunset Magazine 

 

2016 – 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast; Gold Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition

 

2017 – 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast; Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition