- Practicing Organic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Le Caprice Vineyard (Fort Ross-Seaview AVA)
- 1,000 to 1,500 ft elevation
- Planted 2006
- East-northeast exposition
- Rocky alluvial sediments, decomposing volcanic material, clay soils
- 100% naturally fermented using native yeast
- Aged 16 months in 50% new French oak barrels from select artisan coopers
- 14.9% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Sonoma Coast
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-PMW-51-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
98
Date
2025-09-12
"A fresh, linear, eye-opening young wine that's delicious and appetizing, and will develop more complexity and nuance with time in the bottle. Stunning aromas of black cherries, vibrant raspberries and cedary spices lead to mouthwatering red cherry, cranberry, star anise and mineral flavors that expand on the palate. Drinkable now and best from 2030."
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2026-02-12
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Le Caprice has inviting aromas of red and black cherry, cranberry, blood orange, violet, licorice, pipe tobacco and foresty undertones, and it becomes more expressive as it airs in the glass. The full-bodied palate is brimming with layer after layer of spicy fruit. It™s framed by silky tannins, and its succulent acidity is irresistible. It has a long, latent finish and will benefit from several years in the cellar. 979 cases were made."
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2025-07-03
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Le Caprice is a potent, young wine. A blast of dark cherry, plum, new leather, licorice, French oak and espresso stains the palate. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2023 for at least a few years, as it is very much an infant today."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2025-09-30
"Shows a fresh edge, with a mix of cherry, pomegranate and blood orange compote notes laced with red tea and a flash of sandalwood. There™s a pretty rose water echo on the polished finish. Drink now through 2030. 979 cases made."