2022 Peay Vineyards Ama Estate Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast
I love this wine. Captivating cherry, pipe tobacco, and garam masala curry aromas emerge from deep in the glass. A lead mineral element enters in the mid-palate with plum, robust red fruits, and late fall forest notes lingering on a very long finish that appears to build and broaden with more air and time. This is drinking really well right now and will be for 5, 10 and many more years in the future.
Decanter: 96 pts. This wine is about the generosity and intensity of pure fruit. Aromas of berries and red plums are accented by warm spice. The palate of the 2022 is exceptional, with concentrated wild strawberries, pomegranate pulp, cherry skins, tart Montmorency cherry, and a touch of iron
Jeb Dunnuck: 95 pts. Fantastic length and a bright linear feel, with mouthwatering acidity and a compact feel through the long, lovely, savory finish
$76/btl during release, $80/btl after. 60 Magnums available.