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Donum Vineyard

Hypersonic Pinot Noir

Our Hypersonic Pinot Noir is sourced from a southern block of our Donum Vineyard, planted to Mt. Eden clone in 2016 for its gentle slope and western-facing aspect. First bottled as a single-block reserve wine in 2021, Hypersonic reflects the exceptional character of this site and clone. Its name was inspired by the vineyard block’s location between Doug Aitken’s 'Sonic Mountain' and 'Vertical Panorama Pavilion' by Studio Other Spaces, as well as a musical composition by Yang Bao from his Hyperdrive album, created for the pavilion's debut. The musical nature of these works resonates with the harmony and vibrancy found in this wine.

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Donum Vineyard

Spanning nearly 200 acres, the Donum Vineyard is home to our oldest plantings, the Donum Home, our state-of-the-art production facility, and our renowned art collection, The Donum Collection. Nestled in the rolling hills that rise from the San Pablo Bay, the vineyard is divided into more than 25 distinct blocks and sub-blocks, each showcasing a diverse array of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay clones—including a proprietary Donum clone and heirloom selections. Planted between 1990 and 2022, these estate vines are meticulously farmed by Donum’s dedicated winemaking and vineyard teams.
Soil Types
  • Haire Clay Loam
  • Diablo Clay
  • Goulding Clay Loam
Varietals
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Meunier
Clones
  • Donum
  • Wente
  • 76
  • Mt. Eden
  • Côte d’Or
  • Calera
  • Mt. Eden
  • Martini
  • 2A
  • Pommard
  • Swan
  • Dijon 115
  • 828
  • and 667

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