Peay Vineyards

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

9.1330 ratings
9.188 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
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The 2020 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is a lovely appellation-level wine. Crushed red berries, spice, floral top notes and a touch of blood orange give this tasty, ethereal Pinot a good bit of brightness and enough complexity to support fine drinking over the next few years. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2023)

The 2020 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is a lovely appellation-level wine. Crushed red berries, spice, floral top notes and a touch of blood orange give this tasty, ethereal Pinot a good bit of brightness and enough complexity to support fine drinking over the next few years. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2023)

Jan 31st, 2023
Paco Suro

In the zone. Terrific. Can’t wait to dive into some single vineyards.

In the zone. Terrific. Can’t wait to dive into some single vineyards.

Feb 13th, 2022
Bob McDonald

Mid to light crimson in colour. Red fruited, cherry and strawberry, and light spice - a touch of Sous Bois. Surprisingly light in palate weight - more fruit than savoury driven. Tastes a lot younger (and fresher) than 7 years of age. A sweetish jujube character on the palate - light tannins and acid. The following night, a stewed rhubarb character on the palate. In summary a very good new world Pinot if not a little on the light side.

Mid to light crimson in colour. Red fruited, cherry and strawberry, and light spice - a touch of Sous Bois. Surprisingly light in palate weight - more fruit than savoury driven. Tastes a lot younger (and fresher) than 7 years of age. A sweetish jujube character on the palate - light tannins and acid. The following night, a stewed rhubarb character on the palate. In summary a very good new world Pinot if not a little on the light side.

May 29th, 2021
Paco Suro

It’s Peay. May not be all Estate fruit but still it’s Peay. Vanessa makes great juice. #peayvineyards

It’s Peay. May not be all Estate fruit but still it’s Peay. Vanessa makes great juice. #peayvineyards

Nov 29th, 2019
Bob McDonald

Mid crimson in colour. Initial aromas after decanting of oak and vegetal notes. A little reticent. On the palate just medium weight with M plus Acid. At this age needs food. Probably just at the beginning of its drinking window - latent power, yet to blossom into its best expression. Revealed more on the 2nd night with quite a sweet palate developing. Will leave my 2nd bottle for a few years. A quality Pinot with a good future.

Mid crimson in colour. Initial aromas after decanting of oak and vegetal notes. A little reticent. On the palate just medium weight with M plus Acid. At this age needs food. Probably just at the beginning of its drinking window - latent power, yet to blossom into its best expression. Revealed more on the 2nd night with quite a sweet palate developing. Will leave my 2nd bottle for a few years. A quality Pinot with a good future.

Feb 22nd, 2019
Kyle Groombridge

Dang! What a nose! Bright red fruit accented by distinct notes of hibiscus tea, flowers, cinnamon, and a touch of earth. Silky palate. This is extremely quaffable.

Dang! What a nose! Bright red fruit accented by distinct notes of hibiscus tea, flowers, cinnamon, and a touch of earth. Silky palate. This is extremely quaffable.

May 31st, 2018
WineMascot

2016, a other tightly wound pinot I had the pleasure to try. A bit simpler than it's big sister by its side but has a total of 9 clones blended so I'm going to venture to say it will be ever evolving

2016, a other tightly wound pinot I had the pleasure to try. A bit simpler than it's big sister by its side but has a total of 9 clones blended so I'm going to venture to say it will be ever evolving

May 8th, 2018
Beau Carson

High quality California Pinot.

High quality California Pinot.

Apr 23rd, 2018
Mark Morgan

Not ready yet, took some decanting to bring out the mineral structure

Not ready yet, took some decanting to bring out the mineral structure

Dec 26th, 2017
Cameron Hoppas

Rich, ripe black cherry, fleshy dense core. Earthy, black mushroom, sandlewood, and woodsy spice with soft texture and juicy fresh acidity. Pairs great with stranger things!🙃

Rich, ripe black cherry, fleshy dense core. Earthy, black mushroom, sandlewood, and woodsy spice with soft texture and juicy fresh acidity. Pairs great with stranger things!🙃

Oct 28th, 2017