2022 Sonoma Mountain Van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir
2022 Pinot Noir
93 Points
"A ripe red color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Van Der Kamp Vineyard saw 14 months in new French oak and is woodsy with savory, almost Rhône-like spice in its notes of cracked pepper, forest herbs, incense, and black cherries. It continues to the palate with refined, coiled tannins, a nice, linear feel, and a rather long, savory finish. It has a touch of gamey richness while staying clean and is a very appealing wine that would be great paired with steak. Drink 2024-2034."
About This Wine
The Van der Kamp Vineyard has been in our vineyard portfolio since 1996, making it one of our longest standing sources. On the Western side of Sonoma Mountain, the vines are directly in the line of the fog and winds coming in off the Pacific Ocean and in through the Petaluma Gap. Always a fun (yet challenging) puzzle to put together, it offered up some very distinctive blend pieces from its gorgeous Sonoma Mountain estate in 2021. The clone 23 from the very top of the mountain serves as the backbone, rounded out by the 828 and Martini clones from the heart of the vineyard. Finally, the 777 clone adds finesse and beautiful dried herb undertones to this lively Pinot Noir.
