Core Collection
2023 Sonoma County Pinot Noir

- 91 pts: James Suckling
- $50+/bottle under the original label

Our Core Collection Pinot Noir hails from a blue chip pioneering producer in the Russian River Valley. Produced from estate and select legacy grower sites and crafted using traditional Burgundian techniques, this stunner showcases a remarkable balance of grace and intensity. The wine’s phenomenal fruit underscores why its source program continues to garner both critical acclaim and a devoted following – pedigree and place clearly still matter. We agreed to declassify the label from Russian River Valley to Sonoma County, and as a result, were able to land this 2023 vintage star at an incredible Bottle Shop price!

Pouring a beautiful ruby color, the nose pulls you deep into the glass with rose hips, raspberry sauce, dried herbs, clove, and dragon fruit, while secondary notes of potpourri swirl around the rim. On the palate, exceptional acidity meets small, grippy tannins amidst raspberries, black cherries, and dried leaves in a delineated presentation. The dry, refined finish unveils barrel spice and flecks of vanilla, making way for uplifted strawberry and raspberry before crescendoing with waves of vanilla. You may find yourself peering into the glass, almost suspiciously, wondering how a Pinot this dynamic can be so affordable.