Scott E. Becker

9.1

[Tasted on September 21, 2025 at Pastis in Nashville with Jay and Rachel]

Ripe raspberry and boysenberry fruit, with vanilla and toast. Bright, ripe wine. — 15 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

By coast in middle of Sonoma coast.

Nose: closed

Palate: gorgeous sweet cherry fruit. Salivatory. Long. Bright. Clean

Grapevine

$26 btg $36 front line — 19 days ago

Chris MacLean

9.3

Great stuff — 3 months ago

with Sarah

Robert Macri

9.3

Silky and lush with just enough acidity in the front to make it interesting and lively. A really special North Coast gem. — 8 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! — a month 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. — 3 months ago

Deborah M

8.9

While I wanted to enjoy this one it wasn’t my favorite. Was described as having some fruit present but fell short. — 7 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

A little blown out. Tastes nice. Pretty sore this is right before you hit Hirsch vineyard. — a month ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Casemates mystery wine. Used a bit to poach some salmon, and drank the rest with dinner. It was delicious, and complemented dinner perfectly. — 2 months ago

with Bonnie

Deborah M

9.1

Fort Ross Seaview is always nice. — 6 months ago