February 21, 2022 - ha! going through old Delectable ratings, apparently I first had Peay in 2018 at Alexander's with a friend who was the sous there at the time. someone brought us an opened but un-drunk bottle to share.
June 12, 2020 - Labeled as 13% abv. This wine is both "easy drinking" and elegant. Slightly tart berries and a touch of spice mark the flavor palate. There are some tannins present--perhaps from grape skins or whole cluster? This could be cellared for several more years or consumed now. 92-94
December 25, 2018 - Flavor profile does not meet my tastes.
September 22, 2018 - Reminds me of Oregon Pinot Noir. Avoids the over extraction often associated with California. Chocolate notes present. Tannin slightly dominant, but copious fruit is present. Finishes a little hot.
September 15, 2018 - This is a well made Sonoma Coast PN. Medium ruby red color. Bright refreshing red fruit, some orange peel, and it is clearly just entering its optimal drinking winbow. Wish I had more. (Note: Not for fans of Cali PN who like big, dark PNs with extracted fruit).
August 10, 2018 - Pop and pour. Dry red cherry and raspberry fruit. Balanced acidity. Preferred this on day 2. Still young. 13% abv.
July 1, 2018 - Raspberries and then earthy cherry cola...very nice!
February 7, 2018 - Aromas of raspberry pie with its crust, dry sunbaked hills, evocative fragrance. Round and delicious fruit on the palate with a lovely lightness, a beautiful acid under layer, and an exuberant but grounded pinot undertone.
May 6, 2017 - Peay Release Party 2017 (Peay Vineyards, Sonoma): Surprising black pepper on the nose. Elegant red and white cherry notes (Ranier cherry). Ripe peach. No impression of oak.
Dry, light-bodied, medium alcohol (feels 13.5%), high acid, low tannins.