2023 Whistler Vineyard Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast
This is our first release of the West Sonoma Coast label, a wine created exclusively from vineyards on the West Sonoma Coast. The West Sonoma Coast was approved as a designated viticultural region in 2022 and is a tiny sliver of land that extends just 5 miles inland from the Sonoma coastline. Barrel lots from Whistler Vineyard and Wilson Vineyard make up the majority of the West Sonoma Coast. The wine exhibits a vivid nose of red and dark fruits, Asian spices, and herbal notes. A medium-bodied wine with an expansive flavor profile that will go well with many styles of food. The wine shows the characteristic Whistler profile with delicate tannins and a savory mineral finish. 93 pts James Suckling,