Drink it,
and remember in every
drop of gold,
in every topaz glass,
in every purple ladle,
that autumn labored
to fill the vessel with wine*

Judson Hale Winery is a collection of contradictions: the winery is brand new; the vineyard behind it is not. Its namesake is a young man striking out on his own, pursuing a crazy dream in a troubled economy—yet behind him is a family of talented characters who put their collective shoulder to the wheel to get that dream off the ground. And although his training and inspiration come from France, the wine is undoubtedly Californian, true to the land and climate that created and shaped it.

We’re happy to introduce our 2010 Pinot Noir to wine lovers looking for a balanced and pleasurable wine at a reasonable price. Made from the Walsh Vineyard in the Yorkville Highlands AVA, the wine pairs well with a variety of dishes, from the subtle to the spicy.

* Ode to Wine by Pablo Neruda