Le Midi is excited to highlight one of California’s cult favorites: Ceritas Wines. Join us for an evening dedicated to some of the most precise, site-transparent wines coming out of coastal California. Founded by John Raytek and Phoebe Bass, Ceritas has quietly become a benchmark for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet across the North and Central Coasts. Their work is rooted in a deep respect for farming, partnering with meticulously tended organic and biodynamic sites, and an uncompromising focus on clarity of style.
Sourcing from some of the most coveted vineyards in the West Sonoma Coast, Santa Cruz Mountains, Moon Mountain, and Napa, the wines carry a distinct signature while remaining deeply expressive of place. There’s a consistency and intentionality here that makes each bottling feel both thoughtful and alive.
Production remains extremely limited, the farming meticulous, and the intent unwavering. For those who love those rare California wines that prioritize energy, nuance, and site above all else, Ceritas is about as dialed-in as it gets.
Lineup
2023 Chardonnay "Carex", Sonoma Coast: $84.99
2022 Chardonnay "TBH," Sonoma Coast: $84.99
2022 Chardonnay "Trout Gulch", Santa Cruz Mountains: $84.99
2023 Pinot Noir "Costalina", Sonoma Coast: $45.99
2024 Pinot Noir "Cuvée Chloe", Sonoma Coast: $99.99
2024 Pinot Noir "Mt. Pajaro", Santa Cruz Mountains: $99.99
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon "Colima", California: $97.99
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon "Paratus", Mt Veeder Napa Valley: $135.99