2023 Ernest Vineyards Pinot Noir

100% certified organic Pinot Noir sourced from various vineyards amongst Ernest’s 35 acres of holdings in the West Sonoma Coast, mostly in Freestone. Dijon, Pommard and Calera clones. 33% whole clusters. Aged in 25% new French oak. Ernest Vineyards’ sustainable and respectful approach to both organic farming and vinification of wines can be traced back to founder Erin Brook’s agricultural childhood in Texas, and her husband Todd Gottula’s Central Valley farming roots.

93 points, James Suckling. "It's a laser-focused, acid-driven wine, brilliant in crunchy, fresh, red and black fruits on a rather light body. Black cherries, dried cherries and sour cherries, with hints of chalk and minerals. Light tannins and vivid acidity give a mouthwatering texture. Drink or hold."

92 points, Vinous. "The 2023 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is terrific. Rich and generous in the glass, with tons of savory nuance, the 2023 is a wonderfully complete wine. Cedar, dried herbs, new leather, tobacco and incense wrap around the palate. A healthy dose of stems (33%) adds complexity, but it’s the wine's balance I admire most."