Estate Pinot Noir 92 Points James Suckling The Chalk Hill Estate is located at the convergence of a number of diverse climates, soils and terrains in the northeastern hills of Sonoma County. The Chalk Hill AVA is a sub-appellation of the Russian River Valley, the epicenter of Pinot Noir growing and winemaking. While the Chalk Hill Estate is a bit warm for top quality Pinot Noir, our Trenton Road Vineyard, located a few miles west of the winery, is ideally situated. Trenton’s 45 acres of vineyard is set in the in the center of the Russian River Valley AVA. In addition to the 45 acres of vines, it is home to 140 acres of native woodlands, two groves of redwoods, steep hillsides and stunning views of the valley and mountains. While it bears many similarities to our Chalk Hill Estate, the cooler conditions at Trenton Road make it an ideal site for Pinot Noir. Tasting Notes Our 2022 Estate Pinot Noir is beautifully balanced with bright acidity and smooth tannins. The bouquet exhibits abundant cranberry with baking spice, notes of oak and vanilla, and a hint of forest floor. On the palate, earthy mushroom flavors are coupled with spice characters, adding complexity to the bold dark cherry base. $75 Buy Now Store Locator Wine Fact Sheet View Past Vintages ↓ Past Vintages Estate Pinot Noir Vintages 2021 91 Points Wine Enthusiast Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our 2021 Estate Pinot Noir is silky with a balanced acidity and soft tannins. Aromas include wild strawberry, black cherry, cranberry-spice, and forest floor. Ripe cherry and pomegranate dominate the flavors, along with savory hints of mushroom, clove and baking spices. 2019 90 Points Wine.com Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our 2019 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is dark ruby in color and displays expressive aromas of bright cherry, plum, raspberry and baking spices. The palate is medium bodied with bright acidity and flavors that are characteristic of this cool-climate such as cherry, raspberry, and plum with subtle notes of dried herbs. It finishes with velvety soft tannins and lingering notes of vanilla. 2018 91 Points Wine Spectator Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our 2018 Pinot Noir is lush and rich with vibrant acidity that carries the finish. Aromas include black cherries, Bergamot tea and rose petals. Ripe cherries and pomegranate dominate the flavors, along with hints of cola and warm spices. 2017 90 Points Wine Enthusiast Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our 2017 Estate Pinot Noir presents aromas of wild strawberries, dark chocolate and a hint of pine forest. Supple tannins and a silky texture entice the palate with notes of sweet red berries and a touch of vanilla. Balanced acidity and a smooth, enduring finish will leave you wanting another sip. 2016 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our 2016 Estate Pinot Noir opens with aromas of wild strawberries, juniper berries and dark chocolate. Soft tannins and a silky texture greet the palate with notes of sweet red berries and cola with a hint of vanilla. Balanced acidity and a smooth, lingering finish will leave you wanting another sip. 2015 92 Points Wine Advocate Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Concentrated wild strawberry and Bing cherry meld together with redwood forest aromas on the nose. Smooth with soft tannins, the wine’s silky texture brings forth a palate full of juicy red berry fruits with hibiscus flower wrapped around decadent dark chocolate. 2014 91 Points Wine Advocate Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Dense aromas of raspberry, cherry cola, forest floor and juniper berry entice the senses as this 2014 Pinot Noir opens in the glass. On the palate, the wine showcases similar red fruit flavors of raspberry and maraschino cherry, but with the additional notes of dill, smoke and crème brûlée. 2013 90 Points Wine Enthusiast Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our third vintage of Pinot Noir has vibrant acidity with a long finish. The nose is swarming with aromas of black cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, framboise, roses and mocha. The palate tastes like it smells, with flavors of cherry, cocoa and raspberry. 2012 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes This exciting wine, our second vintage of Pinot Noir, is lush and rich, but with vibrant acidity that carries the finish. Aromas include black cherries, Framboise, tea and rose petals. Ripe cherries and pomegranate dominate the flavors, along with hints of cocoa and warm spices. 2011 Fact Sheet Tasting Notes Our inaugural Pinot Noir is a wonderful example of the Russian River Valley AVA. A blend of clone 37 and clone 777, it delivers all the wild, exotic spice one expects from this cool, maritime region. The aromas are saturated with cherries, raspberries, tea leaves and pipe tobacco. The palate adds fig and smoked meat to the mix. The finish is rich, long and elegant.
