95 Points -
"From two vineyard sites just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, this wine is juicy in cranberry and pomegranate. Lifted accents of white pepper, orange peel and rose add complexity and nuance to the robust frame " - Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, July 2021
Tasting Notes
The 2018 Land’s Edge Pinot Noir leads with aromas of red and black cherry, pomegranate, and dried rose petals. The layered flavors of dark berries, plum, and licorice lead to a mid-palate with an elegant and polished texture. The wine ends with a lingering mocha and mineral finish.
Historic Acclaim
2017: 96 points Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast, July 2020
2017: 94 points Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2020
2017: 93 points L.P.B., Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, February 2020
2017: 92 points K.M., Wine Spectator, January 2020
2016: 93 points L.P.B., Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, October 2018
2016: 93 points Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2019
2015: 95 Points Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, February 2016
2014: 90 points Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2016
2014: 92 points Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, October 2015
2013: 92 points Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, December 2014
2013: 90 points Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2015
2012: 90+ points Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, December 2013
2011: 92 points Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2013
2011: 90 points The Wine Enthusiast, April 2014
2010: 93 points Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, April 2013
2010: 91 points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2012
2009: 91 points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, February 2012
2009: 92 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May 2011
2007: 93 points Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
2007: 94 points The Wine Enthusiast
2007: 91 points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May 2009
Vineyard & Vintage Character
Land’s Edge Pinot Noir is sourced from vineyards located at the ‘Land’s Edge’ of the Sonoma Coast AVA. The vineyards are driven by a maritime influence, producing a small but concentrated crop of Pinot Noir that is harvested in late September through mid-October. The foggy coastal climate preserves natural acidity in the grapes and helps delineate the purity of fruit flavors and expression of the unique coastal terroir in this wine. Balanced acidity, layers of complexity, and firm tannins will allow for long and graceful aging of Land’s Edge Vineyards Pinot Noir.
Wine Details
Oak: 100% French oak; 31% new
Time in oak: 10 months
Yeast: Uninoculated
Clones: 667, 777, 115, Pommard
TA: 5.7 g/L
pH: 3.62
Alcohol: 14.6%
Cases produced: 2,328