Our Story
Founded in 2003 by wine.com founder David Harmon. The pinot vineyard on Dave’s property is chemical free and the grapes are harvested by hand and exclusively at night while the juice chemistry is more stable. The winery’s name reflects this practice and translates to “Carneros of the Night”. Carneros della Notte is also the first producer to use a glow-in-the-dark wine label to further articulate the winery’s unique approach to pinot noir production.
Each year, David immerses himself in vineyard work, focusing on hands-on viticulture and farming. He meticulously manages the vines through shoot positioning, crop thinning, precise irrigation, and timely harvest to preserve the vineyard’s natural flavors. “I spend my time walking the vine rows — measuring, evaluating, tasting, and planning,” he says.
In the winery, David uses techniques tailored to each lot, emphasizing balance and letting the grapes’ unique qualities shine. He cold soaks pinot noir, uses gentle handling, direct barreling, and minimal racking. He frames the wine’s fruit character with carefully selected French oak barrels, renewing them after two vintages, and filters the wines with a cross-flow system to enhance mouthfeel.
Aging: 10 – 15 yrs • Cooperage: 100% French Oak – 50% New
USD 150
Cooperage: Barrel fermented American Oak • Botrytis – Noble Rot
USD 80
Aging: 7-10 yrs • Cooperage: 50% French Oak – 50% American
Aging: 3-5 yrs • Cooperage: 100% French Oak – 50% New