Decoy
(Duckhorn) Limited Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022
(Sonoma County, California) -

Notes from the Winemaker:

Established in 1985 by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. Building on our rich winemaking heritage, we invite you to experience Decoy Limited.

Crafted using grapes from some of the most acclaimed vineyards on the cool, windswept Sonoma Coast, this alluring wine is the ultimate expression of Decoy Pinot Noir.

Tasting 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.

Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months 40% new, 60% neutral

13.9% ABV

90 Points - Wine Spectator (2021 Vintage):

"A brisk, fresh style, with cherry pit and blood orange notes carried by fresh acidity. Reveals a savory note that ripples nicely through the finish, along with an encore of fruit. Drink now through 2026." - James Molesworth (September 2023)