2022 Cep Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast
The 2022 Cep Pinot Noir is almost translucent foreshadowing the lifted, elegant style of the wine. The nose pops with floral aromas and a bright beam of raspberry and marionberry with hints of tarragon, dried leaf, and bramble adding nuance. On the palate there is a harmony of red fruits, floral notes and savory elements with medium body and depth without heaviness. The acidity is mouth-watering though not aggressive. The tell-tale Peay Pinot noir aromas of dried pine needle, jasmine tea, and earth linger in the after-taste. This wine offers charm, complexity, and value.
Cep is the second label of Peay Vineyards. The Pinot Noir is made from barrels that do not go into one of the Peay Pinot Noirs and, oftentimes, many of the barrels from a specific block found in a Peay wine are also in this cuvée. This style of Pinot Noir is simply not found in wines at this price point as it is made to be Peay and has impeccable balance, finesse, and site expressiveness.
The 2022 Cep Pinot Noir is almost translucent foreshadowing the lifted, elegant style of the wine. The nose pops with floral aromas and a bright beam of raspberry and marionberry with hints of tarragon, dried leaf, and bramble adding nuance. On the palate there is a harmony of red fruits, floral notes and savory elements with medium body and depth without heaviness. The acidity is mouth-watering though not aggressive. The tell-tale Peay Pinot noir aromas of dried pine needle, jasmine tea, and earth linger in the after-taste. This wine offers charm, complexity, and value.