2013 Scallop Shelf Estate Pinot Noir
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The 2013 Pinot Noir Estate Scallop Shelf the most closed of the three Peay estate Pinots. Firm beams of tannin and bright, salivating acidity are front and center today. It will be interesting to see if the Scallop Shelf opens up with more time in bottle. Today, it is a bit narrow.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2013 Pinot Noir Estate Scallop Shelf is quite floral and lifted at this stage, with expressive aromatics and good overall balance. Crushed raspberries and rose petal contribute to the wine's red-toned profile. Today the mid-palate is a bit lacking in depth, but if the 2013 fleshes out in bottle may merit a higher score.
About the producer
Peay Vineyards is a small, family-owned estate winery on the rugged West Sonoma Coast in California, crafting elegant, site-driven Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, and other varietals from organically farmed grapes grown just miles from the Pacific Ocean.