2023 WALT Bob’s Ranch Pinot Noir
Critic Review
"The 2023 Bob's Ranch Pinot Noir is WALT's flagship wine. Medium ruby-purple in color, it needs a little coaxing to bring out notes of black cherries and boysenberries with nuances of anise, bay leaves, and iris bulb. The full-bodied palate is highly structured with firm fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant."
96 Points | Top 100 | Owen Bargreen
"...On the nose this takes on layers of cola and crushed wildflowers alongside bergamot, black cherry compote and suggestions of wild blackberry. The palate is refined and elegant with plenty of depth and black truffle shavings. Deep, concentrated and loaded with finesse, enjoy now and over the next fifteen plus years."
92 Points | Wine Enthusiast, Tom Capo
"Focused aromas of dark cherry, raspberry and spice mingle on the nose of this Pinot. The palate is nimble and energetic, with flavors of freshly crushed Bing cherry, Darjeeling, cinnamon and orange peel that resonate along the finish."
2023 WALT Bob’s Ranch Pinot Noir
Bob’s Ranch Estate Vineyard
Characterized by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean;
Coastal breezes along with low rolling hills and
morning fog define this cool climate site
Sonoma Coast Appellation
Heavy fog and strong winds tempered by bright
afternoon sunshine
Petaluma Wind Gap
Creates a unique micro-climate within
the appellation, producing distinctive
Pinot Noir
Sandy, Well-draining Soils
Stresses vines into producing grapes of full
varietal intensity
43 Vineyard Blocks on 72 Acres
With an array of clones and field selections,
this ranch produces complex and delicious wines
Our 2023 Bob’s Ranch Pinot Noir is a deep and alluring expression of the site, anchored in dark ripe fruit and savory depth. Aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and raspberry unfold alongside notes of oolong tea and refined barrel smoke. Balancing freshness with plush density, the wine's supple structure carries through to a long, resonant finish.
Dark Cherry
Blackberry
Raspberry
Oolong Tea
Bob’s Ranch vineyard is characterized by it’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Coastal breezes along with low rolling hills and morning fog define this cool climate site. Comprised of 43 vineyard blocks on 72 acres, and planted to an array of clones and field selections this ranch produces complex and delicious wines of true Sonoma Coast character. This wine hails from our best vineyard blocks at Bob’s Ranch each year.
| Bottle Size | 750mL |
|---|---|
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County |
| Vineyard | Bob's Ranch Vineyard |
| Vintage Notes | Remarkably cool and late, the 2023 vintage produced wines of singular character and quality. The winter season started wet, with record rainstorms and mountaintop snowfall, leaving aquifers full and vines healthy. A cool spring indicated the later harvest to come, with a late start to budbreak and a long flowering period on the vines that was accompanied by wildflower super blooms. Through mild summer temperatures the vines set an ample crop load with strong canopy growth. After patient waiting and long hangtimes, warm weather came at just the right moment in fall to push ripeness to completion, resulting in wines that are deep, vital, and age worthy. |
