Peay “Scallop Shelf” 2021 is a standout Pinot Noir: 99 pts Decanter & Jeb Dunnuck, 96 Wine Advocate & Vinous, 95 James Suckling. Elegant, mineral-driven and silky, with red fruit, herbs, spice, bright acidity and saline complexity.
Bright effusive aromatics that run the entire spectrum of red to blue to black fruits amongst notes of pepper, thyme, pine needle and orange zest. The finish is expansive, supple and full of bright energy, with a long lingering echo of flavor.
A world-class single-vineyard Pinot Noir with aromas of cranberry, black cherry, rhubarb, Asian spice, & orange peel. Concentrated flavors of black raspberry, huckleberry, & pomegranate are framed by vibrant acidity & a long mineral finish. 98 pts Jeb Dun
James Suckling 95Pts.
Flamboyant & flavorful with ripe strawberry, iodine, bark & thyme character. Medium- to full-bodied with medium round tannins that nicely texture the wine. It tightens up at the end to give it tension. Drinkable now, try after 2027.
2022 Pousse d’Or Corton “Clos du Roi” is a highly rated Grand Cru: 94–97 Fine Wine Review, 95 Bettane & Desseauve, 94 Atkin, 92–95 Burghound/Vinous. Powerful yet elegant, with fine tannins and excellent aging potential. Best 2030+.
A world-class Russian River Pinot Noir with aromas of black cherry, cassis, violet, & baking spice. Rich layers of blackberry, plum, forest floor, & minerality are framed by vibrant acidity & silky tannins. 98 pts James Suckling & Jeb Dunnuck; 96 pts Wine
Occidental Cuvée Elizabeth 2023: ~97 pts. JD 98, Vinous 97, WA 94+. Elegant & seductive, with red cherry, raspberry, rose, lavender, tea, saline minerality and spice. Silky, bright and age-worthy. Best 2028–2038+.
