The Mae Estate vineyard is located above Highway 246, the northern corridor of the Sta. Rita Hills. Just fifteen miles from the Pacific Ocean, Mae is host to ocean winds and fog and comprised of marine sedimentary soils. To host their Pinot Noir, Tyler Winery chose the clay-rich grounds east and upslope from their Chardonnay—and planted at half the density of Burgundy (two meters between rows, one meter between vines) to promote a balanced crop and to cater to organic cultivation practices.