Harper's Rest
Pinot Noir Moon Dust Vineyard Russian River Valley
Sourced from a single site in the Russian River Valley, this Pinot Noir highlights precise farming and thoughtful winemaking. Six Pinot clones bring depth and site expression, with savory notes, vibrant red fruit, and the freshness of the vintage.
Vintage Factsheets
100% from the Moon Dust Vineyard, which is in the Sebastopol Hills, the coolest part of the Russian River Valley. The vineyard is home to six clones of Pinot Noir on 11 acres planted in 2007 divided into eight blocks with clones 828, DB Selection, 115, 667, 777, and Pommard. The vineyard has high density plantings forcing the roots to go deep for varied nutrients.
- Region
- California: Russian River Valley
- Appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Sub-Appellation
- Sebastopol Hills
- Varietal Composition
- Pinot Noir
- Aging
- 15 months in 100% French oak with 56% new. 100% of all oak is from 36-month or more air-dried staves.
The wine shows aromas of fresh and brandied red cherry, black cardamom, shiitake, and French oak. Despite the cool vintage, the palate is deep and structured, lifted by bright acidity, with flavors of morel/black forest mushroom, blood orange peel, and cardamom, finishing long with a subtle touch of French oak.
Wine Enthusiast
95 Points
2023
"Gorgeous aromas of tart cherry, spiced plum compote, roses, and black tea drive the nose of this wine. The palate brings in rounded tannins, fresh acidity, and flavors of pomegranate, cedar, flowers, herb mélange, and dusty cocoa across a long and winding finish."
— Tom Capo, 2026
Jeb Dunnuck
93 Points
2023
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Moon Dust Vineyard gains depth without additional weight compared to previous vintages, offering clove, baked cherries, toasted cedar, nutmeg, and wild herbal complexity. Medium to full-bodied, with ripe tannins and refreshing acidity, it combines richness with excellent energy and drive."
— Audrey Frick, 2026
