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Bottle of Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2011-Red Wine-Flatiron SF

Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2011

Red Wine from California, United States
by Peay Vineyards
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The wind-whipped Sonoma Coast is not a particularly hospitable location for growing wine grapes. Temperatures can fluctuate wildly, there is the ever-present threat of mold, due to the humidity, and the sandy soils do not encourage vines to flourish. Yet since 2002, the team behind Peay Vineyards—Nick and Andy Peay, along with winemaker Vanessa Wong—have endeavored to create wines of purity and finesse in this very environment.

But as all three will tell you the AVA Sonoma Coast is huge, and applies to vast areas of Sonoma County that do not share the extremes that are found right near the coast where the cold, deep Pacific ocean and resulting inversion layer contribute to a truly unique micro-climate. In response The Peay's and their nearby neighbors are pushing for a new AVA called "West Sonoma Coast".

It is in this newly proposed AVA that some of the most interesting and terroir specific wines are being made. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay dominate, as they both benefit from the long growing season and temperature fluctuations. But the Peays have also found Syrah to be very well suited to their locale as well . . . which is good since Vanessa, Nick and Andy all enjoy the traditional Northern Rhone wines as much as Burgundy.

The wines at Peay Vineyards are benchmark examples of the excellence that can come from California. They are elegant, unique and intense, thanks in part to the ancient marine soils on which they are grown. The Peays spend as much time as possible working amongst the vines. Because they own (and for Nick and Vanessa live on) the entire property they have become intimately familiar with each vineyard's distinct characteristics and are able to make wines that showcase their special terroir.

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 90
"The 2011 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is beautifully lifted, aromatic and pure. Crushed flowers, sweet red berries, mint, licorice and earthiness all take shape as the wine opens up in the glass. The style is delicate, ethereal and feminine. I imagine the 2011 is best enjoyed sooner rather than later. Today, it is hugely appealing. The 2011 is mostly estate fruit, with a dollop of Campbell Ranch." -Antonio Galloni

Jancis Robinson

JR 17.5
"Bright, lightish crimson. Ripe sweet cherry. Cherry pie and a hint of vanilla. Tart cherry intensity on the palate. Focus on the fruit but not overly sweet. Not fleshy in the middle. Focused. Dry finish."

Decanter

D 93
"Peay Vineyards sits at the north end of the Sonoma Coast, low enough in the hills to be affected by blasts of fog from the ocean just 6km away. The focus here is on the estate vineyard, which produces 14ha of exemplary Pinot Noir. Made almost entirely from the estate, this is a wine with a sense of place: cherry fruit purity combines with bramble and pine, plus fine acidity and a long, bright finish."

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2011

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied