A tightly focused beam of bitter cherry, damson plum and raspberry coulis streams through this red, with mouthwatering cut in the form of ocean breeze minerality that runs throughout. Iris and rose hip notes fill in the background as the long, piercing finish shows a remarkably pure and unadorned feel. A high-definition Pinot. Drink now through 2035. 3,650 cases made.
95 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Jun 2025)
The 2023 Pinot Noir Freestone-Occidental is bursting with vibrant scents of red cherry, cranberry, black tea, conifer, pipe tobacco, saline and generous spicy nuances. The medium-bodied palate is bursting with layers of succulent fruit, and its expressive, earthy undertones are reminiscent of a coastal forest. It has a lacy frame of tannins, bright acidity and a long, tobacco-laced finish. It’s a touch more open than the rest of the 2023s and will be approachable sooner.
94 points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Jan 2026)
Fresh and aromatic with crushed raspberries and strawberry as well as green stem that follow through to a medium body with fine tannins and citrus finish. Bright and real pinot noir from the Sonoma Coast.
94 points, James Suckling (Aug 2026)
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