2024 Peay Vineyards Richardson Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast
Now, after 12 years of vine age, we feel the Richardson Pinot Noir is singular and worthy of a vineyard designate. The light color and burst of floral aroma tells you this will be a perfumed wine of elegance. Aromas of rose and raspberry mix with the distinct blood orange quality found in wines made from the Pommard selection of Pinot Noir when grown on the West Sonoma Coast. The wine is light and lively with medium weight on the palate. This is not a rich and unctuous Pinot Noir. It trades extract and power for harmony, grace, and elegance. A superb wine and will be versatile at your table.
96 Pts James Suckling, 94 Pts Wine Advocate, 93 Pts Vinous, 16.5 Pts Jancis Robinson
“Aromas and flavors of sage, bay leaves, wild strawberries and bruised raspberries alongside thyme flowers and crushed rose petals. A lush midpalate is framed with structured acidity and fine tannins. First vintage bottled as a single-vineyard wine.”
Twelve years ago our shepherd whose sheep mow our winter grass invited us to plant a little over 4 acres of our favorite clones of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on his ranch. We released our first Chardonnay from Richardson in 2023 and the delicious 2024 was offered to you this past spring. Now, after 12 years of vine age, we feel the Richardson Pinot Noir is singular and worthy of a vineyard designate. The light color and burst of floral aroma tells you this will be a perfumed wine of elegance. Aromas of rose and raspberry mix with the distinct blood orange quality found in wines made from the Pommard selection of Pinot Noir when grown on the West Sonoma Coast. The wine is light and lively with medium weight on the palate. This is not a rich and unctuous Pinot Noir. It trades extract and power for harmony, grace, and elegance. A superb wine and will be versatile at your table.