2023 Pinot Noir, La Cruz Vineyard
94 Points — Owen Bargreen & International Wine Report
A beautifully expressive Pinot Noir from the renowned La Cruz Vineyard in the Sonoma Coast, this vintage reflects the richness and elegance of an exceptional growing season. Reminiscent of the warm 2014 and 2018 vintages, it delivers a lush, silky texture with remarkable depth, balance, and length.
Tasting Notes
Dark ruby in color, the wine bursts with aromas of raspberry, cherry preserves, red currant, and sarsaparilla. The palate unfolds with layers of ripe cherry, date nut bread, cinnamon, brown sugar, and sandalwood wrapped in a luxurious, silky texture. Seamlessly balanced acidity and refined tannins provide structure and freshness through a long, memorable finish.
The 2023 growing season was exceptional for Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, with a long, even ripening period and ideal conditions that allowed the fruit to develop complexity, concentration, and finesse.
Elegant in its youth yet built to evolve, enjoy now through 2030+.
93 Points — Owen Bargreen
Sourced from the historic La Cruz Vineyard at Keller Estate in California’s Petaluma Gap, this Pinot Noir reflects the distinctive character of a truly unique coastal site. Perched on a hillside overlooking the region, the vineyard benefits from cool morning fog from the nearby San Francisco Bay and refreshing marine influences from the Pacific coastline.
The selected blocks span varied soils and elevations—from 150 to 700 feet—creating a complex expression of place with depth, freshness, and elegance. A refined coastal Pinot Noir showcasing the balance, purity, and nuance that define this exceptional vineyard.
