Winery Notes:   Evocative of the cool, crisp air and bracing maritime winds of the Sonoma Coast, this gorgeous Pinot Noir possesses lifted aromas of crushed Bing cherry, cranberry, fresh sandalwood and a savory hint of Herbs de Provence, all contained within a crystalline medium ruby hue. On the palate, flavors are bright, fresh and focused in the form of raspberries and strawberries, while complexity is enhanced through hints of fresh oak and cedar wood. Enticing and flashy in its youth with vibrant acidity and noticeable structure, this wine carries a promise for great aging potential. 

Meaning behind the name:  The passage through the magical threshold of the transition into a sphere of rebirth is symbolized in the worldwide womb image of the belly of the whale. The hero, instead of conquering or accumulating the power of the threshold, is swallowed into the unknown, appearing to have died.