En Garde Winery | Los Carneros, Sonoma Valley

Hernandez Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

En Garde founder and winemaker Csaba Szakál's profound passion for winemaking traces back to his childhood, spent on his family's vineyards in Hungary. It was there, amidst the vines, that he developed an intimate understanding of the delicate balance required to cultivate exceptional wine. Szakál firmly believes that great wine is the result of a collaborative effort, where skilled growers and meticulous vineyard practices come together in harmony. Partnering with esteemed growers across Napa and Sonoma, he crafts wines that express the distinctive terroir of each site with remarkable precision. Through his hands-on approach, Szakál consistently produces wines of unparalleled quality, capturing the essence of each vintage and varietal, even in the most challenging years.