Decoy Limited Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Wine, 750 ml

Flavor Profile

• Aroma: Bright cranberry and raspberry aromas, complemented by earthy notes
• Taste: Balances oak spice and refreshing acidity, finishing with lingering cherry and cranberry flavors
• Body: Medium-bodied
• Finish: Long, delicious, bright finish

Winemaker Notes

This lush and graceful cool-climate Pinot Noir draws you in with enticing aromas of blackberry, bramble, currant, cedar, and earthy forest floor, as well as oak-inspired hints of baking spices. On the palate, alluring red berry flavors are framed by soft, supple tannins, with bright acidity adding freshness to the long, vibrant finish.

Production

While the 2022 growing season in the Sonoma Coast was compact and eventful, it produced wines with lush, refined tannins, opulent layers of fruit and lively natural acidity. Thanks to warm summer temperatures, we began harvesting our warmest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyard at ideal ripeness in mid-August. The arrival of a significant heat event near Labor Day gave the remaining vineyards a final push to ripeness and we concluded harvest in mid-September. Overall, the quality was spectacular. The Chardonnays have beautiful citrus and tropical aromas and lush, concentrated flavors, with the Pinot Noirs offering supple, refined tannin and luxurious layers of dark berry fruit.

If you want to achieve small-lot quality in your wines, you have to apply the same small-lot attention to detail, including hand-sorting, the use of the finest coopers and French oak, and a commitment to artful blending. From the wealth of viticultural and winemaking talent we can draw from to our world-class cooperage program and more, Decoy benefits greatly from the remarkable resources of The Duckhorn Portfolio.

Decoy History

Established in 1985 by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, Decoy is recognized for producing attractively priced wines from exceptional vineyard sources. Building on our rich winemaking heritage, we invite you to experience Decoy Limited wines.