Peay

Estate Pinot Noir

2020
Sonoma Coast
Sonoma
California
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Pee-YAY Eh-STAYT Pee-NO NWAR
Varietal
Pinot Noir
$85
Quality
Organic Organic
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Palate Character

Balance & Finesse 2 Rich & Full 2 Light & Bright 2 Smooth & Silky 1 Round & Fleshy 2 Tone & Backbone 2 Powerful & Extracted 2 Bright & Crisp 2
Smooth & Silky
This Wine Your Palate

This wine is of very limited quantity. As such, the Digital Somm did not get a taste, but you can! Unfortunately, while that means there is limited detailed information and no Digital Somm recommendations associated with rating the wine, you do still receive loyalty points, so cheer up!

Tasting Notes
GRAPE(S)
Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast, California
GRAPE VARIETAL(S)
Pinot Noir
100% Pee-NO NWAR
Pinot Noir is arguably the most revered grape variety in the world with origins in Burgundy, France where the best expressions can still be found. Pinot Noir is not only a tough grape to grow, it also shows miniscule differences in terroir arguably more than any other grape variety. Stylistically, it is generally higher in acid and lower in tannin but can vary depending on the location, and winemaking technique. It is very versatile with food, and shows a range of flavor from red and black fruit, floral, spice, earth, and mineral qualities.
Country / State
California
Region
Sonoma
Sub Region
Sonoma Coast
Producer
Peay
Vintage
2020
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Peay Vineyards

Sonoma Coast

Peay Vineyards is a family-run operation. Nick Peay and his wife Vanessa make the wine while his brother Andy Peay sells the wine. 

The Peay family
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Peay was one of the early movers to this northwestern part of the Sonoma Coast in 1996 in search of a cooler climate and long growing season. This organically farmed hilltop vineyard is defined by its microclimate of cool breezes and position at the top of the fog line from the nearby Pacific Ocean. 

Peay wines are a labor of love. This microclimate, where it takes patience for grapes to ripen, results in highly structured, intensely flavored wines full of character and nuance.