Grand Cru California Pinot Noir, Estate-Grown & Artfully Expressed

Donum Estate is one of California’s leading voices in single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, crafting extraordinary wines from organically farmed vineyards across Carneros, the Russian River Valley, and Sonoma Coast. Founded in 2001, “Donum” — Latin for gift — reflects the estate’s belief that great wine begins as a gift from the land. Today, the estate is guided by a long-term, stewardship-driven vision that brings together meticulous farming, restrained winemaking, and one of the world’s most notable private sculpture collections.

At the heart of Donum’s identity is its Carneros estate, a windswept, cool-climate site that consistently produces Pinot Noir of depth, purity, and tension. Additional estate vineyards in Bodega and the Russian River Valley allow Donum to craft a range of site-specific expressions, each showcasing the nuance of California’s finest Pinot Noir terroirs. All vineyards are certified organic, and the team incorporates regenerative farming and biodynamic practices to elevate soil health and natural balance.

In the cellar, Donum’s approach is thoughtful and refined: gentle extraction, careful use of whole clusters, and French oak used to enhance, never overwhelm. The resulting wines are vibrant, structured, and deeply expressive — celebrated for their harmony of power and finesse. Their single-vineyard bottlings are especially coveted, offering Burgundian elegance with unmistakable Californian character.

Visitors to the estate experience more than wine: Donum integrates world-class contemporary art throughout the vineyards, reinforcing its philosophy that creativity, nature, and agriculture can coexist in a powerful, inspiring way.

For customers seeking benchmark California Pinot Noir that marries precision, beauty, and a profound sense of place, Donum Estate delivers wines of exceptional energy, longevity, and artistry.