I don’t have these in any order and could easily add others that could bump 1 or 2 of these off the list. For example, Kutch, Rochioli, Dutton Goldfield and Ojai.
Also in alphabetical order, the ones that dominate CA pinot stash: Alysian, Hanzell, Inman and Rhys. (I’ve got high expectations for Ceritas, having only recently placed my first order)
Clos Saron
Joseph Swan
Rhys
Mt Eden
Ive only had a few LIOCO but I was quite impressed
Its been a while sense Ive tried Porter Creek but that always was a favorite
Independent of vintage to me would imply that they’ve done it over many vintages, so while I don’t think I could come up with any specific 5, I’d definitely start with the people who have made Pinot Noir well from a single site over a large number of years…so folks like Rochioli, Dehlinger, Mt. Eden, Sanford, etc.
Adam Lee
Siduri Wines
Of course, the other possibility is that I am old and am appreciating more highly those that have been doing it longer than I.