Description
Winemaker Description
The Saintsbury Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023 is the most complete wine in the portfolio — a masterful blend of 7 single-vineyard ferments spanning 5 Sub-AVAs and 8 clones across the breadth of Sonoma Coast. From Jim Pratt’s Sebastopol Hills Vineyard to the Sangiacomo Family’s Roberts Road Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap, these sites represent decades of relationships and a deep understanding of Sonoma Pinot Noir’s remarkable diversity. Together, they yield a richer, more harmonious canvas than any single vineyard could provide alone. Expect aromas of cranberry, spruce, and violets, with Goldridge soils, volcanic clay, and marine fog lending structure and freshness throughout.
Appellation: Sonoma Coast | Sub-AVAs: 5 | Vineyards: 7 | Clones: 8 | Production: 1,083 Cases
Fermentation & Élevage: 15% whole cluster fermentation, 11 months in 10% new French Oak.
Pairing Suggestions
- Meat: Blood sausage with apples on toast or leg of lamb with Dijon & rosemary.
- Vegetables: Braised fennel alla Romana with shallot, garlic, lemon & herbs.
- Cheese: Aged Comté, Époisses, or a mild washed-rind cheese.
