Small Vines 2018 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast – 93 Points

Winery Notes: “A blend of grapes taken from Small Vines’ vineyards in the Occidental Hills, a ridge above the Laguna de Santa Rosa and a heavily coastal influenced ridge top near Graton, this Pinot Noir shows a great expression of the true Sonoma Coast.”

James Suckling 93 Points: “Red cherry, ripe strawberry and fresh mint on the nose. Full-bodied with well-integrated tannins and a good amount of weight on the palate. Flavorful and long with notes of dried flowers and crushed red and black fruit. Very tasty. Drink or hold.”

Jeb Dunnuck 93 Points: “Coming from a handful of sites and brought up in 10% new French oak, the 2018 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is a beautiful wine from this producer, and it’s easily the largest production release with 500 cases produced. Spiced black cherries, darker framboise, flowery incense, and baking spice notes all emerge from the glass, and it’s medium-bodied, fresh, and lively on the palate, yet with deceptive richness and length. Give it a year in bottle and enjoy through 2028. It might surprise and evolve even longer..”