92 Points & Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast
Tart cherry and herby bay leaf aromas show on the nose of this bottling from a vineyard 2,600 feet high in the mountains. The palate starts with dank herb and cranberry flavors the pick up a peppery spice and ride tightly grained mountain tannins into the finish. Drink now-2040. — Matt Kettmann
Our yearly Santa Cruz Mountains release of Pinot Noir under our “Appellation Series” has been one of our superstars since its inception. We sourced the fruit in 2023 from the Muns family’s highly-regarded vineyard in the Loma Prieta district of the SCM. Located literally on the San Andreas Fault on a ridge at 2,600 feet of elevation, the property is planted to the three main “Dijon” Pinot Noir clones on primarily clay loam and sandstone soils. It is a unique site that supplies exceptional Pinot Noir fruit.
Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
Vineyard: Muns Vineyard
Grower: Ed Muns
The 2023 Sarah’s Vineyard Muns Pinot Noir is fragrant with ripe red and blue fruits, cherry, blueberry, raspberry, and spice aromas, which are echoed on the palate. The bright, rich fruit is complemented by pastry crust, allspice, and a hint of vanilla with smooth, silky tannins and a long finish. This delightful Pinot Noir pairs wonderfully with a burger with grilled mushrooms and caramelized onions on a toasted brioche bun.
