2024 Peay Vineyards Savoy Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
Tart red fruits lean into darker cherry flavors and are framed by a lead mineral quality. The “Mendocino spice” aroma critics often note is evident with brown spices originating from the skin of the fruit not from barrel as the oak expression is invisible. This is as sophisticated an expression, while staying true to form, that Savoy gets.
Savoy Vineyard in the Anderson Valley of Mendocino County is one of California’s most highly-regarded, classic Pinot Noir vineyards, and for good reason. The wines are compelling and have concentration and depth while speaking loudly of their specific place.
Over the past twelve vintages, Vanessa has sought to capture and feature the floral elegance of the older blocks of Savoy while embracing but containing the more hedonistic, fruit-driven personality of Pinot Noir from this vineyard. She nailed it in 2024. Tart red fruits lean into darker cherry flavors and are framed by a lead mineral quality. The “Mendocino spice” aroma critics often note is evident with brown spices originating from the skin of the fruit not from barrel as the oak expression is invisible. This is as sophisticated an expression, while staying true to form, that Savoy gets and is excellent right now
and will be for at least the next decade.