Rivers-Marie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, California, USA 2023

Given how big our Pinot program is relative to our two other varietals, we have the ability to be very selective when determining what goes into the single vineyard wines. This has always made our Sonoma Coast bottling an incredible value given its price to quality relationship. Just like with the appellation Chardonnay, the goal here is zero to little new oak and a fresh fruit character that shows site and varietal first. Juicy and concentrated, this bottling drinks well out of the gate but time has shown it can easily age for 15+ years.

" The 2023 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is a deeper youthful shade of ruby and is super-elegant and floral. Ripe with notes of black raspberry and fresh violets, the palate is refined and elegant, with polished tannins and a long, seamless finish. It’s so good now, but don’t be in a rush to open it. Get a case and open over the coming 10 years. It’s a stunner among the appellation wines and an outstanding red." Jeb Dunnuck 94