The immense charm of the 2022 vintage is on full display in this joyful, expressive Pinot from the incredible Silver Eagle vineyard near Occidental in the far Sonoma Coast. This wine was picked at full ripeness in early September, and the fruit shines from the glass with aromatics of fresh strawberry, Chambord liqueur, baking spice, fennel frond and thyme. This complexity carries to the palate with a burst of red berries and florals, a discretely layered texture and sweet fruit enveloping the very soft tannins.
The 2022 Pinot Noir Silver Eagle has a deeper magenta but clear hue. It’s fruity and inviting on the nose, with fresh, pure notes of ripe black raspberries, red berries, fresh flowers, and sweet earth. The palate is plush and inviting, with medium body feel but broader shoulders, a long finish, and a rounder feel. It retains a lovely freshness and is going to have a wide drinking window over the coming 15 years. It was aged for 11 months in 38% new French oak.
