"Aromatically the wine is red-fruit forward, with notes of brambly, barely ripe raspberries as well as damp earth and a hint of fresh herbs. On the palate, the wine is full of finesse with a combination of red and blue fruits, as well as a minerally finish." —winemaker

"Produced since 2005, the Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir represents the "True" Sonoma Coast wine movement. In the late 1990's, a search for vineyards led Joseph Phelps Vineyards further West to the town of Freestone on the Sonoma Coast, where few vineyards existed at the time. The Pinot Noir grown here opens with floral aromas of red fruit and savory herbs, has balanced acid and tannin structure, and lingering boysenberry and cherry notes." —winemaker

"This is another knockout Pomarium Pinot Noir. With every passing year, Pomarium becomes a more refined and complex cuvée and increasingly my personal favorite Pinot from our vineyard. It is the most muscular wine with aromas straddling red and black fruits (think plum skin) with a little more tannin in the finish from whole cluster fermentation and the contribution of the Calera clonal selection of Pinot Noir. It cannot be categorized as brawny, however, with fetching high-toned floral notes and a new leather aroma that speaks to its youthfulness. This is also a wine to pay attention to as you drink the bottle as it evolves over the course of a meal. Deeper notes emerge, the wine softens, the brashness mellows. This profile does not require a hefty dish to pair harmoniously due to refreshing acidity, soft tannins, and moderate alcohol. All of our Pinot Noirs pair well with proteins ranging from fish to heavier red meats; one of their strengths, in my mind. I encourage you to buy enough Pomarium to taste over a stretch of time. It will evolve and remain interesting for as long as you desire to hold it." —winemaker