Anthill Farms, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2021

 Anthill Farms Harmony Lane Pinot Noir is sourced from a small 3-acre plot on Occidental Ridge.  The vineyard is located just above the marine layer and Anthill Farms artfully describes the fog wrapping around the vineyard “like a shoreline.”  The wine shows wild strawberry and cranberry notes but, once the wine opens up properly, a gorgeous black currant and black cherry comes through on the finish.  The rich tannic structure is appreciated against Pinot Noir’s natural acidity.  The tightness of the wine and need for aeration, along with the wine’s elegance and structure, suggests this vintage is ideal for cellar aging.  While the winery has sold out, bottles are still available on the market.  Once you find some, save it until 2036.