MIGRATION
2017 PINOT NOIR
SONOMA COAST
by DUCKHORN
Duckhorn might be best known for Merlot, with their first vintage in 1978, but they’ve also been making Pinot Noir in the late 90s, and their Pinots are gaining some serious momentum.
In 1997 Duckhorn produced their first vintage of Goldeneye, which is a paragon in Anderson Valley, and in 2001 they introduced Migration, which focuses on cool-climate regions, highlighting lush fruit, bright acidity, and impeccable balance.
They also recently purchased Kosta Browne and Calera, so needless to say, they’ve become a powerhouse in high-quality Pinot Noir production.
The 2017 Migration Pinot Noir took flight from strategically chosen, cool-climate sites along the Sonoma Coast and near the Pacific Ocean.
The winery also produces a handful of single-vineyard Pinots from iconic vineyards like Dutton Ranch, which retail for nearly double the price of the Sonoma Coast.
Winemaker Dana Epperson and the winemaking team produced this Migration in a vibrant, highly-detailed style, with perfectly balanced acidity, soaring red berries, wildflowers, subtle spice, and silky texture.
If you’re searching for a classic cool-climate, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir that’s perfectly ready to drink now, and at a value price, this one is for you.
MIGRATION
2017 PINOT NOIR
SONOMA COAST
by DUCKHORN
Retails at: $42 per bottle
Members’ price: $36 per bottle
From JamesSuckling.com, “Rose hips and red cherries abound here with a sappy edge, too. The palate has a bold, sweet-fruit core with plenty of succulent, fresh and layered tannin on offer. The plushness here is impressive, as is the direct serving of fruit flavor. Drink or hold.” 92 Points
From Wine Spectator, “Well-framed flavors of raspberry tart, cherry and plum are supported by fine-grained tannins. Rose petal and hot stone notes combine for a sumptuous finish that lingers with a silky texture. Drink now through 2024.” 90 Points
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Customers that enjoy the Migration Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, may also enjoy these two stellar Pinots…
GOLDENEYE
2016 PINOT NOIR
ANDERSON VALLEY
Retails at: $58 per bottle
Members’ price: $45 per bottle
From Wine Spectator, “Juicy, with firm richness to the burnished dried cherry, berry and cedary flavors. Suave midpalate, featuring a creamy texture. The finish is powered by seductive spice and forest floor notes. Drink now through 2024.” 92 Points
From Wine Enthusiast, “This wine is full bodied, dark and brooding—in a good way. It has concentrated flavors of black fruit and ripe red berry as well as attractive oak accents of cinnamon and clove. Fine-grained tannins lend ample support and structure.” 92 Points
WESTWOOD
2016 PINOT NOIR
ANNADEL GAP ESTATE
Retails at: $48 per bottle
Members’ price: $39.99 per bottle
When a winery farms their vineyard biodynamically, and the site is ideally suited for Pinot Noir, AND they hire a world-class winemaker to help achieve their goal, great things happen. Westwood’s winemaker is Philippe Melka, whose vast experience includes winemaking at Bryant Family, Quintessa, Hundred Acre, and Dominus. At around $40, this Pinot absolutely should not be missed.
From Wine Enthusiast, “This exuberant wine from the estate site offers rich tones of forest floor and black tea. The palate brings wild strawberry, boysenberry and dried herb tones that veer into an intriguing note of white pepper on the finish.”
93 Points, Editors’ Choice
