Ming L

9.2

All estate fruits aged 11 months in French barrel, 30% new. A taut, mineral-driven Chardonnay with chiseled structure and sharp acidity balanced by deft use of oak. The tension between brisk salinity and supple texture is lovely. Give it another 3-5 years in the bottle. — 3 months ago

Ming L

9.2

Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and coastal wildflowers lead into a palate of pear, citrus oil, and crushed stone. The concrete egg and Austrian foudre lend purity and gentle roundness, while 15% new French oak adds subtle spice and toast. Bright acidity carries a saline, mineral-driven finish with impressive length and poise. — 4 months ago

Karla Farjo

9.3

Light bodied. Delicious with notes of licorice, but not overwhelming. — 7 months ago

Parker Peters

9.1

Light cab, not as full flavor but pairs well with meat — 2 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.1

2011 vintage, which I tasted a year ago. Some fruit has faded. What remains is still bright and fresh. Underripe cherry/strawberry, Asian spice, loamy/earthy undertone. On the palette is faded fruit and a strong acid backbone. — 5 years ago

Lars Miller

9.3

Strong black pepper nose, with blueberry and jasmine. Wonderfully complex on the palate with dancing ripe red currants and blueberries. Amazing and delicious. Slight tannins and long, smooth finish. — 5 years ago

Kimberly Linthicum

9.6

BIG Pinot. Love. Lingers. — 6 years ago

Douglas Braun

9.3

This is the 2023 Vintage beautifully balanced - maybe should have waited to open but it was beautifully balanced nice fruit and background floral — 3 months ago

Tyler Felous

9.0

Fan of Raen but got ahead of myself with this 2024. Fine but needs more time. — 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruits and blossom and spice, fruit from the Martinelli Charles Ranch, two miles in from the Pacific, aged for 12 months in 25% new oak. On the palate flavors of apple and pear with a touch of zesty lemon, crisp, with nitty vanilla notes. Nice mouthfeel, vivid acidity, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla and citrus mineral character. Nice! — 5 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.3

Strong but elegant and smooth. Intense cherry flavor but like Gevrey-Chambertin. Too astringent in the finish when first opened but that problem goes away after an hour of air. Great value under $30. — a year ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.1

Fort Ross FRV Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013: Beautiful ruby-red color. Elegant Balance. Silky tannins. Great acidity. Dark fruit (blackberry, currant, plum). Red fruit (cranberry, cherry, pomegranate). Menthol. Spice. Earth. One of my absolute favorite Sonoma Coast Pinots and a perfect match for today’s #tacotuesday Cheers🍷 — 5 years ago

Billy L.

9.2

🍾🥂👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 — 6 years ago

Evan Mitchell

10

Hint of bitter taste but finished smooth. — 6 years ago

with Erica

Henry Fuseler

9.0

3/2026. WS 2025 Top100 no. 8. Good fruit. Nice flavor. Paired well with my corned beef with potatoes and cabbage. — 3 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.0

N cranberry flowers.

P sweet cranberry. Bright. Juicy. Simple. Pink roses. Glou glou. Hint of bitterness.

Grapevine 26 — 3 months ago

Daniel Anderson

9.0

A bit syrupy on the nose but the highish abv is surprisingly well balanced. Lot of blueberry. One of the better Pinots imo but not worth the extra wait and still boring — 6 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Boar’s View “BDR” Pinot Noir 2021
Fort Ross–Seaview, Sonoma Coast, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Crafted by Thomas Rivers Brown, one of Napa & Sonoma’s most acclaimed winemakers, this wine is part of the ultra-rare Boar’s View project, a label born from the legendary team behind Kosta Browne. The vineyard sits on the dramatic ridges of Fort Ross–Seaview AVA, overlooking the Pacific, where extreme coastal conditions produce tiny yields of intensely expressive fruit.

Aromas & Flavors
On the nose, a captivating bouquet of black cherry, wild strawberry, and pomegranate, layered with forest floor, rose petals, and a touch of savory spice. The palate amplifies this with notes of cranberry, raspberry coulis, subtle citrus peel, and hints of clove and tea leaf.

Mouthfeel
Silky yet structured, with vibrant acidity keeping it lifted. Medium-bodied but deeply concentrated, with a long, precise, and energetic finish that lingers with red fruit and mineral tension.

Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir from estate-farmed coastal ridges. Minimal intervention winemaking, aged in French oak (with a restrained use of new barrels), allowing purity and site expression to shine.

Food Pairing
Ideal with duck breast, seared salmon, or mushroom risotto. Its elegance also makes it a stellar companion for charcuterie or even simple roasted chicken.

Verdict
A world-class, small-production Pinot Noir that blends coastal vibrancy with precision winemaking. Rare, collectible, and already a benchmark for California Pinot — Boar’s View “BDR” stands shoulder to shoulder with Burgundy’s elite. Cheers! — 10 months ago

Nik Kannan

9.4

Really incredible wine. Not paired with any food, the wine is flavorful, quenching w/ oak flavor adding the right dryness and notes of plum & vanilla to finish - really well balanced and opened well. Bottled was empty far too quickly : ) — 5 years ago

with Emily

William Feinstein

9.4

Perfumed and powerful. Long, fresh finish. Drink up! — 6 years ago

with Maryalice