Pinot Noir 'Ama Estate'

Score

96

"Ama means 'the land' in the Cashia language, and the wines of Peay are focused on communicating place and showing site; this wine is about the mid-palate for Peay winemaker Vanessa Wong. The Ama bottling came on in 2009 from 4 different clones but focused on two. This wine is about the generosity and intensity of pure fruit. gaomas of berries and red plums are accented by warm spice. The palate of the 2022 is exceptional, with concentrated wild strawberries, pomegranate pulp, cherry skins, tart Montmorency cherry, and a touch of iron."

Score

95

"Sporting a bright, youthful red color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Ama Estate is elegant and very lovely on the nose, with notes of sea spray, dark crushed rocks, compact red berries, and cinnamon. It has fantastic length and a bright linear feel, with mouthwatering acidity and a compact feel through the long, lovely, savory finish. Drink 2026-2046."

Score

95

"The 2022 Pinot Noir Estate Ama is bursting with dark cherry, plum, lavender, dark spice and leather. Ample and creamy in feel, the 2022 offers tons of depth married to the energy of the West Sonoma Coast. Ama is the most overt of the Peay Pinots. The 2022 is lights out."

Score

95

"Bright aromas of Bing cherry, lavender, crushed rock and orange peel bounce around on the nose of this energetic example of extreme coastal Pinot. There's a richness of tannin on the palate that's perfectly balanced with acid that vibrates and undulates with flavors of tart cherry, black plum, shiitake and black tea. Best 2028-2040. — Tom Capo"

Score

91

"The 2022 Estate Pinot Noir Ama has alluring aromas of strawberry, raspberry and pomegranate with accents of tea leaves, dried herbs and Angostura bitters. The medium-bodied palate offers understated, spicy fruit delivered in a silky texture, bright acidity to lure you in for another sip and a long, spicy finish. There's no need to cellar this—it's delicious straight from the bottle."