Dark cherry aromas and notes of pomegranate are evident at first nosing. Beneath the primary fruit character are hints of smoky herbs, dried citrus peel, and wood spices. Very dense on the palate, the wine offers robust tannins and a sense of opulence. Dark cherry and pomegranate are echoed in the flavors with a subtle lift of citrus peel in the middle palate while the wine finishes with wonderful hints of Brazilian coffee.
2017 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Reviews
93 / Wine & Spirits
Jeff Mangahas blended this wine from three coastal sites. Terra de Permissio in the Petaluma Gap, Coastlands in Occidental and Williams Selyem’s Drake Estate in Guerneville. It’s spicy, bright and pretty, an open welcoming wine right down to the sweetness of its tannins. The flavors of salted plum and shiso leaf suggest serving this with pan seared duck marinated in mirin and soy, or broiled unagi over rice. J.G.
88 / Vinous
The 2017 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is another pretty appellation-level wine in the lineup. Crushed flowers, mint, sweet red berry fruit and white pepper all give the 2017 an attractive upper register to play off the wine’s mid-weight structure. I very much like the understated energy here. A.G.
91 / Wine Advocate
The 2017 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is pale to medium ruby with a lovely Cran Apple, blueberry and warm black berries-scented nose with notions of nutmeg, potpourri and dusty earth. It’s medium-bodied and spicy in the mouth with very soft, grainy tannins, juicy acidity and a long, nuanced finish. 1,988 cases produced. Anticipated maturity: 2019 – 2025.
97 / Wine Enthusiast
This wine has a fresh, bubbly personality that’s complemented by complex, earthy undertones of rose and forest floor. The tannins offer grip to the palate, adding texture and weight within a framework of balanced acidity. —V.B.
- Alcohol
- 14.2%
- pH
- 3.54
- TA
- 0.62g/100mL
- Barrel Aging
- 10 months
- Barrel Selection
- 44% new, 56% 1 yr.
When to Drink
2020-2027
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