Red Car, ‘West Sonoma Coast’ Pinot Noir 2021

Region: Sonoma County, California Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir Tasting Notes: The 2021 Pinot Noir ‘West Sonoma Coast’ is superb. Dark and enveloping, the appellation Pinot is lights out. Dark cherry, menthol, licorice, sage and chocolate fill out the layers in an expansive, deep Pinot. Drought and stress seem to have amplified the fruit in this decidedly heady, exotic Pinot from Red Car. The 2021 is a blend from the Heaven and Earth and the Estate vineyards, both of which are planted to Calera and Pommard clones. Producer: Red Car Winery began as a serendipitous project between friends in the early 2000s, sparked by a love for Syrah and a bottle of Jaboulet Hermitage from the Northern Rhône. Richard Crowell, Mark Estrin, and Carroll Kemp produced their first vintage in a Culver City garage, with a distinctive label inspired by the historic Los Angeles Pacific Electric "Red Car" trolley. As the winery evolved, the trio sought out vineyards along the rugged Sonoma Coast, ultimately establis