Winemaker Notes
A harmonious balance of fruit and earth, the 2022 County Line Pinot Noir opens with notes of raspberry compote, strawberry rhubarb pie, wild sage and dried clove. Rounded tannins further accentuate the bright berry flavors and warm spice nuances, creating an alluring density in this refreshing, medium-bodied wine.
Serve with a slight chill or at cellar temperature with an herb-crusted pork loin or root vegetable tarte Tatin.
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
A jeweled ruby hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir is juicy and inviting on the nose, with aromas of wild raspberries, crushed roses, and cinnamon candies. This medium-bodied Pinot Noir is tangy and offers balanced spice on the palate, with fine tannins and a snappy finish. It boasts a refreshing and herbaceous finish.
The Sonoma Coast AVA is large in area but, not counting overlapping regions like Russian River Valley, only has a few thousand acres of grapevines—and it’s no wonder. Much of the region is rugged and not easily accessible. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean’s fog and cool breezes limits the varieties that can be cultivated, but it proves to be an ideal environment for high quality Pinot Noir.
Since fog is a frequent fact of life here, as are heavy marine layers that sometimes bring rain, the best vineyards are wisely planted above the fog line, on picturesque ridges that capture enough sun to provide even ripening. That, with the overnight drop in temperature that reliably preserves acidity, results in fine expressions of Pinot Noir that often receive tremendous critic and consumer praise alike, and are often in high demand.