Cleary Ranch Pinot Noir 2023
Sonoma Coast
Cleary Ranch encompasses the 14 acres of Ernest’s vines in foggy Freestone Valley. Only 7 miles from the Pacific, it is one of the coldest areas in all of west Sonoma Coast with the marine layer lingering well into mid-day and returning late afternoon. Goldridge soil with clay peppering closer to Salmon Creek. The extremely cool climate allows for extended hang time before harvest delivering deep complexity. Farmed organically, this site reflects our commitment to stewarding the land with care.
Deep purple and luminescent in the glass, this Pinot Noir captures the full character of the Cleary Ranch in Freestone - a fog-draped coastal site where cool Pacific air and loamy soil combine precision and power. The nose is highly perfumed, opening with decadent notes of heritage red rose, raspberry, and cherry compote. The palate is exuberant yet balanced, delivering salted strawberry, Amarena cherry, and a subtle earthiness edged with dried tarragon and wood spice. Concentrated yet elegant, with silky tannins, the wine marries floral lift with site-driven depth. It drinks beautifully now but is built to age, embodying both the exuberance and refinement of the coast at its finest.
| Winemaker | Joseph Ryan | |
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast | |
| Vineyard | Cleary Ranch | |
| Farming Method | Organic | |
| Aging/Cooperage | 40% New French Oak Puncheon | |
| Brix at Harvest | 21 | |
| Alcohol | 12.3% | |
| Production | 200 cases |