Chasing Ether Pinot Noir California 2024

For more than two decades, Jon Berlin crafted the world-renowned wines from El Molino - Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Napa Valley, whose palates lent more Burgundian than Californian. Now, after 20+ years dedicated to precision, patience, and a sense of place, he's taken a leap of faith by debuting his own project. Chasing Ether is both a bold beginning and the culmination of his life's work, and Jon's 2024 Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir is a gorgeous proof of concept.

Chasing Ether was born from Jon's desire to bottle something deeper than flavor: that "ethereal" feeling of connection when people gather over a great bottle of wine. These are wines made to be shared: deliciously crushable, beautifully expressive, and anything but ordinary.

And here's the best part: this stunning and oh-so drinkable Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is only $40!

The 2024 Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir captures everything Jon does best. The nose lifts immediately with bright damson plum, cherry cola, dried rose petals, and that forest-floor sous bois note that Burgundy lovers swoon over. On the palate, it's irresistibly drinkable—silky, juicy, and feather-light, with vibrant red fruit, soft tannins, and a freshness that invites (and rewards) another sip. No need to age it; this is Pinot in its most joyful, delicious form, ready to pop and enjoy right now.