2016 Failla Pinot Noir Peay Vineyard
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The 2016 Pinot Noir Peay Vineyard has wonderful sappiness and tension that sets it apart. Tart cherries, flowers, sous bois, and a hint of charcoal dominate the bouquet, and it’s medium-bodied, concentrated, and elegant on the palate. Despite drinking nicely today, I suspect it will be even better with 2-3 years of bottle age. Readers looking for a serious lineup of single vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnay that have a distinctly Burgundian vibe need to check out these releases from Ehren Jordan and Savanna Wright. Failla owns prime terroirs on the Sonoma Coast, as well as has access to some of the best vineyards in the region. While these aren’t for those craving big, powerful wines, they have plenty of intensity as well as singular profiles. In addition to the Sonoma releases, Jordan’s Oregon releases and a few Rhône variety wines are also included in this report.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2016 Pinot Noir Peay Vineyard is another super-distinctive wine. This marginal, cool-climate site yields a Pinot built on energy and savory intensity, and yet there is more than enough fruit to fill out the wine's frame. Deep, powerful and tightly wound, the Peay is going to need at least a bit of time to fully come together. Even so, it is impressive at this stage.