Peay Pinot Noir West Sonoma Coast 2021

Description

This wine is a stunner.  Aromas of orange rind, raspberry, violets, and hints of Christmas spice leap out of the glass.  The flavors in the mouth are consistent with the smell and the fruit components are given ballast by earth, tea, and bark notes mixed with leather and anise seed. There is notable depth of flavor which should not surprise me as many barrels that usually go in Scallop Shelf, Ama or Pomarium are in this blend as we had plenty of Pinot noir due to healthy yields.  The finish adds a little dried blood and iron that Burgundy lovers are familiar with in their Pinot noirs. The tannins on the finish are present but silky and will soften with a little food.