WINE FUTURE BOTTLING MID-JULY SHIPPING FALL 2026 Lot 83 2025 West Sonoma Coast (Freestone-Occidental) Pinot Noir is sourced from the same producer as the gorgeous Lot 85 West Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and is a combination of two lots originally bottled as single-vineyard designates retailing for $150 and $95/bottle. Each lot was absolutely stand-alone quality but, the simple fact is, they were better together. As I mentioned previously with Lot 85 Chardonnay (of which there are still 25 cases so feel free to mix-and-match), the producer wound down their operations earlier this year and we have acquired most of their wines in barrel. They were definitely on the leading edge of the uber-cool-climate, Burgundy-inspired style of winemaking that has recently found its home in the foggy ridges of the West Sonoma Coast. Fully ripe yet weighing in at just 12.5% alc, Lot 83 features crunchy, mouthwatering acidity and remarkable depth and complexity. Like the Chardonnay, the aromatics are simply stunning and worth the price of admission alone. Here are the vineyards, both are extremely well-regarded:Occidental Vineyard, Freestone-Occidental, Sonoma Coast - 40% of the blend. From the producer's website: $150/bottle: Occidental Vineyard covers 5 acres along Taylor Lane, just above the Pacific Ocean. Planted decades ago by the Dutton family on Goldridge and Yorkville loam, the site has passed through several careful stewards while keeping its distinctive character. Coastal redwoods frame the vineyard, and fog drifts in early and departs late, slowing ripening and shaping the fruit. Pinot Noir from this site shows red fruit, rose petal, tea leaf, and coastal spice—an expression of ocean and ridge, sunlight and fog. Galloni: 95-97 points: The 2023 Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir is sensational. It is by far the best wine I have tasted from [redacted] VineyardsJeb Dunnock: 96 Points for 2021 and 2022 vintages Cleary Ranch, Freestone-Occidental, Sonoma Coast - 60% of the blend.From the producer's website: $95/bottle: Cleary Ranch encompasses the 14 acres of [redacted] vines in foggy Freestone Valley. Only 7 miles from the Pacific, it is one of the coldest areas in all of west Sonoma Coast with the marine layer lingering well into mid-day and returning late afternoon. Goldridge soil with clay peppering closer to Salmon Creek. The extremely cool climate allows for extended hang time before harvest delivering deep complexity. Vinous: 93- and 94-point scores for 2021 and 2022 vintagesJeb Dunnock: 96-points for 2021 and 2022 vintages This is geeky, cool-climate Pinot Noir at its best folks! This combination of two lots normally retailing for $95-$150/bottle can now be yours for just $149/case! Pale ruby with a brilliant magenta hue around the rim. Aromatically effusive and stunning with a complex array of earthy, savory black cherry, rose petal, Earl Grey tea, red clay, wild raspberry, coriander and wet river stone. Vibrant and mouthwatering on entry with wild raspberry and pretty cherry notes perfectly attenuated over vibrant, mineral-laced, uber-fresh tannins. Gorgeously elegant, medium-bodied and super fresh and crunchy with incredible energy and verve on the palate, finishing long with excellent length, tremendous complexity, delicate nuance, and exceptional purity. 100% West Sonoma Coast (Freestone-Occidental) Pinot NoirFruit sourced from Occidental Vineyard (40%) and Cleary Ranch (60%)40% new French oak12.5% alc., 3.35 pH,
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