Lot 31 2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Age-worthy, complex and archetypal, Lot 31 Sonoma Coast Pinot comes to us from a legendary producer who had "a little bit left over from our recent bottling". They were eager to get it out before harvest so I was able to negotiate a very good price for you.
Normally $60 per bottle at the winery (I see it $45-$60 in the trade), this perfectly ripe Pinot Noir from the dynamite, as perfect-as-it-gets 2023 vintage can be had for the incredible price of just $149/case DELIVERED!
With fruit sourced from a mix of estate- and family-owned Sonoma Coast vineyards, this producer is as responsible as anybody for putting California Pinot Noir on the map. Again, we have a no-expense-spared, first-run production aged in ~25-30% new French oak. It is an absolute steal at this price!
Indeed, ladies and gents, it's time to back up the truck!
Beautiful bouquet of bright Bing cherry, cranberry with lovely earl gray and forest floor accents showcasing the cool beauty and precision of the 2023 harvest. Saline and earthy umami notes increase with air. Even with just a few weeks in the bottle, the palate architecture is seamless and nicely integrated with exceptional fruit purity. Pretty cherry and juicy raspberry glide effortlessly over the palate with freshness, energy, and perfect balance leading to a long, sustained finish that resonates with pretty red fruits, earl grey tea and earthy umami notes in perfect chorus. I have to say this wine has fantastic length and purity. Equal parts complex and delicious!
Trust me on this one...
100% Pinot Noir
100% Sonoma Coast
14% alc.
300 cases available.
SHIPPING IS INCLUDED ON 12-BOTTLE CASE
Food Pairings:
- Lemon Herb Chicken
- Grilled Sea Bass
- Pork Tenderloin Medallions
- Mushroom Risotto
- Herb-crusted Halibut
- Pear and Brie Tart
- Citrus Ceviche Cups
- Apple Cheddar Crostini
- Honey Glazed Shrimp
- Apricot Goat Cheese
- Melon Prosciutto Skewers
- Grapefruit Avocado Salad
Tastry Category Score: 198
The Tastry Category Score (“TCS”) represents the “quality-to-price-ratio” or perceived quality of a wine relative to its competitive category.
A score of 100 is average, and the further above 100 the TCS is, the more the wine is over-performing the category. The further below, the more it is under-preforming the category.
Tastry Tasting Notes:
Pairs well with
Lot 31 2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir