Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir

A lot more fruit forward than I recall.

There’s something to be said for nursing a bottle slowly over several days. I’ve been loving how this wine from my friends at @peay_vineyards blossoms with some time and some air. What was boisterous herbal and berry fruit has mellowed with the addition some serious umami character and a hint of incense. The one constant is the satin-sheets sexy texture that marks most of Vanessa Peay’s best work as a winemaker. While I think Peay’s best wines are from their unique estate on the Sonoma Coast, I’m glad they’ve kept making this Anderson Valley wine, if only to continue setting a standard for what Savoy can do.

More fruit than I am accustomed to from the older AV vintages. But yummy!!!

Really nice cooler climate Pinot. Complex and complete.

Do ya like fruit...and Pinot.

Peay goes Mendo. At a good drinking window -- like a lot of '12s there may not be more complexity to be found by further cellaring.

Sexy site from a delicate hand results in fresh blue fruit and purple flowers. A really pretty expression of Savoy

Big and expressive. Bright and elegant. Finishes light.

Savory, forest, cherries, and spice.

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