In 2024 we had an unexpected spring frost that nipped the Chardonnay blocks. As a result, we made only half as much Maritima as in years past. Sigh. But, the good news is the style and quality are superb delivering a fresh, energetic profile with silky texture that has become the hallmark of Peay Chardonnay. The nose presents youthful aromas of white flowers, orange peel, flint, and melon. The wine is incredibly energetic with a steely spine draped in a silky robe. The finish is quite long and mouth-watering with lingering brine, cream, and mint notes.$65/btl during release, $70/btl post release.

In 2024 we had an unexpected spring frost that nipped the Chardonnay blocks. As a result, we made only half as much Maritima as in years past. Sigh. But, the good news is the style and quality are superb delivering a fresh, energetic profile with silky texture that has become the hallmark of Peay Chardonnay. The nose presents youthful aromas of white flowers, orange peel, flint, and melon. The wine is incredibly energetic with a steely spine draped in a silky robe. The finish is quite long and mouth-watering with lingering brine, cream, and mint notes.

The 2024 Ama makes a strong case for why this might be the “best” 2024 Peay Pinot Noir out of the gate. The fruit aromas on the nose are nervy and bright with raspberry, rhubarb, and apple skin held down by base noted lead mineral aromas. This is a fresh and bright expression of Ama and does not have the weight or cherry robustness found in warmer vintages (like 2017 or 2013) and more than compensates with elegance, harmony, and complexity of flavors.
$75/btl during release, $80/btl post release

Aromas of tart cherry skin and rhubarb are encircled by a floral note and held in place by a deep earth note. On the palate, flavors of forest floor (bark, dried pine needle, decaying earth) further accent the fruit and linger in the after taste. There is refreshing acidity and, though there is plenty of flavor and presence on the palate, there is little weight from fruit extract and alcohol. This is such a desirable quality and may be why Scallop Shelf has become such a popular wine for us. I recommend decanting it in the first few years to let youthful flavors coalesce and you can hold on to bottles for as long as you’d like.
$75/btl during release, $80/btl post release. 

Aromas of tart cherry skin and rhubarb are encircled by a floral note and held in place by a deep earth note. On the palate, flavors of forest floor (bark, dried pine needle, decaying earth) further accent the fruit and linger in the after taste. There is refreshing acidity and, though there is plenty of flavor and presence on the palate, there is little weight from fruit extract and alcohol. This is such a desirable quality and may be why Scallop Shelf has become such a popular wine for us. I recommend decanting it in the first few years to let youthful flavors coalesce and you can hold on to bottles for as long as you’d like.

Aromas of tart cherry skin and rhubarb are encircled by a floral note and held in place by a deep earth note. On the palate, flavors of forest floor (bark, dried pine needle, decaying earth) further accent the fruit and linger in the after taste. There is refreshing acidity and, though there is plenty of flavor and presence on the palate, there is little weight from fruit extract and alcohol. This is such a desirable quality and may be why Scallop Shelf has become such a popular wine for us. I recommend decanting it in the first few years to let youthful flavors coalesce and you can hold on to bottles for as long as you’d like.

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.
$65/btl during release, $70/btl post release

The 2023 vintage allowed for a long hang time and aromas slowly built over the fall months. The Les Titans cuvée is definitely the meatier of our three syrahs and in this vintage the wine just has more of everything found in the 2023 Estate Syrah. There is more volume on the nose: The floral element floats out of the glass and into my nose located 4 feet away. On the palate there is greater depth of flavor with more black fruit and hints of iron.
$64/btl during release, $69/btl post release

This is our second vintage of the Estate Syrah coming from our 25 year old vines. There is a little pink peppercorn framing the floral notes and a core of deeper fresh blood and red fruit. On the first sip, my mind immediately jumps to a vision of a juicy NY strip steak. Flavors of blackberry linger on the long finish. In many ways, the wine has the weight, structure and freshness of a high quality Sangiovese. It is not heavy, meaty, or juicy and will pair with everything from salmon to pork to red meats.
$42/btl during release, $45/btl post release

Right now, the nose on the 2024 is dominated by a high-toned orange blossom aroma that leaps out of the glass. Surrounding the orange blossom are exotic Tahitian vanilla and clove notes. There is no new oak on the wine so this comes from the wine not a barrel. The flavors on the palate are consistent with the nose and add in a madras curry and apple pear aroma. Despite being nervy the wine is silky and generous on the mid-palate though there is a strong spine of acidity. The finish is very fresh and energetic with citrus peel, coriander, star fruit, and brine lingering for minutes after swallowing.
$63/btl during release, $68/btl post release

More nuanced floral and tea aromas have elevated the complexity of the wine and softened the muscular notes. Plum skin, jasmine tea, and even a light sandalwood hippie aroma. With 26 years of vine age, there is just more flavor, depth, and persistence with less bombast.

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.

White and green pepper aromas accent this incredible La Bruma Syrah. Immediately upon smelling the wine, I recollected a juniper berry and pepper venison dish I had on a ski trip in the Rockies. Aromas of violets and crushed dried lavender cradle the berry fruit and iron flavors, with soft tannins.

Flat out gorgeous. The depth of flavor and texture of the 2022 with the lift, grace, and balance of the 2023. Top notes of Earl Grey tea with raspberry fruit emerging over time. Aromas of boysenberry and brass come to the fore in the mid palate with a dried leaf and forest floor note serving as the base drum.

The nose is arresting with star fruit, guava, lemon thyme and marjoram aromas each taking a turn on the dance floor. The mouthfeel is direct and linear with salivating acidity. Flavors of unripe melon, limestone and salt linger on the tongue long after the last swallow.

The ideal expression of Pinot Noir to us is a wine that has body without heaviness and is full of flavor but graceful and elegant. The 2023 Cep Pinot Noir captures this essence and is just gorgeous. The aroma features bright fruits of raspberry, pomegranate, and cranberry with floral elements blowing through and a slightly brambly, anise quality giving ballast in the face of the high tones. It is full-flavored yet not rich, a quality I find very attractive and unique, especially at this price point. 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 aftertaste. This wine offers charm, complexity, and value.

Akin in style to Cornas but our Syrah always has a lot more acidity, freshness, and lower alcohol than found in wines from that singular region of France. The 2022 Les Titans is true to form with aromas of BBQ, steak, and game framing a blackberry and lamb shank jus core of flavor. Whiffs of lavender keep the wine lifted, making me think of a Côte Rôtie Syrah with fewer stem flavors.

This blend has emerged as the signature Pinot Noir from our estate vineyard incorporating most of the clones and blocks we grow. In a vintage like 2023, this has everything you could hope for from a Peay Pinot Noir; elegance, complexity, depth of flavor, bright aromatics, approachability.

The black ink, slate, and violet aromas beckon as you swirl and smell. There is a depth to the iron aroma that expands on the palate when you take a sip. The mouthfeel is soft with moderate tannins and aromas of brown spice, bacon, ponzu, and iron linger on the long refreshing aftertaste.

The aroma bursts with tell-tale Ama cherry and apple skin notes with hints of pomegranate sneaking in. A touch of dried pine needle/forest floor and lead pencil frame the bright, playful fruit aromas. The wine has mouth-watering acidity and for Pinot Noir is decidedly perfumed and light on its feet. With a half-hour decant the mid-palate fills out and gains some heft. This wine is gorgeous right now.

Best Scallop Shelf to date. Bam! Need I say more? Okay, I will. The aroma is deep with sour dark cherry notes framed by floral and spice elements. Less of the typical blood orange and orange rind quality common with this cuveé and more robust fruit flavors leaning into red fruits. As the wine sits on the tongue, aromas of jasmine tea and forest floor lay a foundation under the fruit.