Peay, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2009

Apr 6, 2011

By W. Blake Gray

 Winemaker Vanessa Wong said of this wine, "It has really forward fruit."  She’s a good winemaker, but she has a house palate: it’s unlikely anyone else would describe it that way.  This light-bodied wine does lead with crushed red plum and cranberry but there are plenty of savory notes, and the acidity and structured tannins give it a nice lip-pursing mouthfeel.  I also like the stony minerality.

Country / Region

California

Appellation

Sonoma Coast

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Color

Red

Vintage

2009

Score

92

Price

US $ 56.00

Producer

Peay