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We grow 33 acres of Pinot noir comprised of an assortment of Dijon clones as well as heritage selections. These were extensively evaluated and selected to produce fruit with distinct varietal expressions. The variety of clones enables us to blend for enhanced complexity or to bottle separately to express a unique profile.
2007 Estate Pinot noir, Sonoma Coast
Tasting Notes
If you ever wished for a little more fruit and richness without sacrificing the acidity or structure of a Peay Pinot noir, then the 2007 Estate may be just the cuvée for you. It is a blend of mostly Dijon 828 and a suitcase selection we call "Boots" as well as a little 115 and a Pommard selection. With this third cuvée we demonstrate how clone 828 and the Boots selection put a slightly different twist on a Peay Pinot noir while still staying true to the vineyard's character.
The Estate Pinot has an intense cherry nose with brown spices, iron, dried needle, and brass highlights. The mouth is round, smooth and full-bodied. The tannins are soft, though present, and support aromas of bright cherry, chocolate, sandalwood and forest floor. There is a touch of anise seed on a very long - minutes long - cherry finish. Though the Estate Pinot noir is richer than Pomarium, the acidity is quite good and the elegance of Pinot noir made from our vineyard is evident. 486 cases produced.
2007 Pomarium Estate Pinot noir, Sonoma Coast
Tasting Notes
The name Pomarium (po-mare-ee-um, apple orchard in Latin) harkens to the early 20th century when our hill was planted to Bartlett pears and Gravenstein apples for dried fruit production to feed San Francisco. The 2007 Pomarium is a blend of 5 clones: 667, 777, 115, Calera and 828. It was fermented in small, open-top fermenters, moved by gravity, aged for 11 months in 35% new French oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
The nose explodes with a bright beam of huckleberry, ham, charcuterie, and spice aromas lightly supported by mushroom and brass notes. The nose is intense and forward but feminine, elegant and light on its feet. This is what people mean when they say Pinot noir is all about the nose. The Pomarium is simply gorgeous. The mouth shows some darker fruit flavors, with hints of iodine, peppery matsutake mushroom and dried pine needle flavors carrying across the mid-palate. The tannins are soft and light and the acidity is refreshing. The finish lingers and promises much for those with the patience to age the wine a few more years. 900 cases produced.
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