2010 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
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Layers of perfumed, sweet red fruit flow effortlessly from the 2010 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast. Sublime and beautifully balanced, the 2010 impresses for its vibrant, chiseled fruit and impeccable sense of harmony. Sweet floral and spiced notes ad lift on the finish. The 2010 is drop-dead gorgeous, especially for an appellation wine.
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Layers of perfumed, sweet red fruit flow effortlessly from the 2010 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast. Sublime and beautifully balanced, the 2010 impresses for its vibrant, chiseled fruit and impeccable sense of harmony. Sweet floral and spiced notes add lift on the finish. The 2010 is drop-dead gorgeous, especially for an appellation wine. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. Vintage 2010 wasn’t kind to Peay, as yields were down a full 50%. Then again, that is not unusual for extreme coastal sites that require heroic viticulture and relentless commitment to quality, exactly the values the Peay family embodies. Andy Peay told me 2010 required considerable sorting because of brutally cold weather. The late season heat spikes were less of an issue as most of the vines were in veraison at the time. Readers should note that the Peay Pinots aren’t vineyard designates, but rather are crafted to have specific signatures. The 2010s were made from fully de-stemmed fruit. Tel. (707) 894-8720
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.