Marin's wine industry tiny but growing(2)

Working only with pinot noir in the Chileno Valley in northwest Marin, Schindler's passion is to tell the story of Marin's terroir with "classic" pinot noir.

"Marin is one of the few places in California — the U.S. even — where you can make these lighter-style wines," he says. "Easkoot wines tell the story of the Chileno Valley, its microclimate and its clones."

Pt Reyes Vineyard Steve Doughty's silver medal winners at 2011 California State Fair. Steve Doughty

So, is there a "Marin style" of pinot noir? And does it go well with turkey and stuffing? "There's an elusive thread but not a definitive one," Pasternak demurs.

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