Easkoot, “Suacci” Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

One of the most popular requests from last year was for a return of Easkoot’s “Suacci Vineyard'' Pinot Noir, but unfortunately, there was nothing we could do. This tiny project topped out at 195 cases in 2014 and our bite-sized allocation represented the very last drop, so we made sure to be first in line for their 2015s.When that day finally came, we were in for a shocking surprise: We didn’t hesitate to call Easkoot a small-batch wine to begin with, but their 2015 takes it to a new extreme with only 95 cases! It’s not every day you can find a Pinot Noir of this extraordinarily high caliber and minuscule production for a world-best price, but if/when that day comes, you best be ready for it. With five years of age, Easkoot’s seductively aromatic and richly textured 2015 demands Burgundy to reevaluate their price-to-quality model. And that’s long before considering the sustainable farming, hands-off winemaking, and five years of total aging packed inside of today’s bottle. So, hoard al