2018 Peay Vineyards Pinot Noir Scallop Shelf Estate

Community Tasting Notes (14) Avg Score: 92.5 points

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  12/31/2023 - Chris Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Solid effort. Great profile as always. These vines are something like 20 years old now so there have been nuanced changes over the years but the main profile has remained very consistent. This has been my favorite wine for a long time and they've done nothing to screw that up!

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  12/28/2023 - herbaceous Likes this wine: 93 Points

  lovely delicate

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  10/16/2023 - Mortgage92 Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Peay pinot - thank you Vanessa! I consider the Scallop Shelf to be their BEST (some may argue). The black dark cherry and roses; the floral and forest aromas; the mild body with smooth tannins and mild acidity. What more do you want (old world tobacco)? This is an excellent wine to pair with Mediterranean chicken, salmon, or a variety of light dishes. If you don't enjoy it as a "light" pinot noir, let me know.

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  10/1/2023 - wolfonthehill Likes this wine: 92 Points

  A bit on the light side. Fruit and acid prevailing. Excellent upon opening and with time in the decanter. Has 3-5 years to go.

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  9/3/2023 - 1512tnw Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Hold (2024?). First impression is acid. 3 hr decant, cranberries, salinity, roses. Medium weight, fine but present tannins. Food needs to be flavorful to compete with the energy of this.

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