Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Boars’ View “The Coast” Pinot Noir 2018
Fort Ross–Seaview AVA, Sonoma Coast, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Handcrafted by Thomas Rivers Brown at the dramatic West Sonoma Coast site, this Pinot Noir highlights maritime fog, Goldridge loam soils, and heritage clones. The 2018 “Coast” includes 100% heritage clones—Calera, Mt. Eden, and Swan—meticulously fermented and aged to express both elegance and power.  

Aromas & Flavors
Plush and aromatic: expect cranberry compote, lavender, sandalwood, and hints of violet. On the palate, it delivers black cherry, plum paste, nutmeg, quince, forest floor, and licorice—all layered over a finely tuned mineral edge.  

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied yet refined. Silky tannins and well-integrated acidity support rich fruit without heaviness. A harmonious finish unfolds with persistence and grace.  

Winemaking Notes
Destemmed fruit underwent fermentation and then aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 50% new, from François Frères, Remond, and Gauthier cooperages. The result is focused power with nuanced oak influence.  

Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled duck, game birds, roasted pork, or truffle-scented risotto. Its depth and savory complexity also pair beautifully with hearty stews or mushroom-forward dishes. 

Verdict
Boars’ View “The Coast” PINOT NOIR 2018 is a masterclass in West Coast Pinot—intensely flavorful, texturally rich, and meticulously crafted. A cellar-worthy wine with both grace and longevity. A rare Napa-level Pinot Noir priced in the $145–160 range. Cheers! — 25 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2023 vintage. Light-medium body. Crispy, with pear and lemon notes. Warm weather/food wine. 5.15.24. — a year ago

Bella

9.0

Wine insiders — 5 years ago

Jerry Raphael

9.3

Nose of red fruits (strawberries, cherries), Provençal herbs, sometimes mint and sage. Taste flavors of black/red cherries and berries, with baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), mint, and gentle oak. Long finish with lingering with herbal, citrus, and spice nuances. Could easily go a few more years but why wait. Still have a few more bottles in my cellar. — 4 months ago

Dennis Hogenkamp

9.4

15.2% ABV Dark purple color, blue fruit, low tannins. Really good. — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Medium Ruby color with aromas of dark berry fruits with notes of herbs, citrus, herb and spice., a blend from several sites on their Goldridge soils. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe strawberry and cherry with espresso, vanilla and herb tea spice, well balanced with acidity. Fine tannins on a long finish ending with cedar, baking spices and earthy character. Very nice! Pair with a grilled Salmon! — 2 years ago

Michael & Lauren Keller

8.9

Nice Pino Noir, Black cherry and strawberry flavors. Medium bodied with a slight minerality. — 5 years ago

Max Gottesfeld, FWS, CSW

9.1

Soft floral notes followed by bright crushed stones and a soft static like acidity that brings citrus oils on the finish. — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2021 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Smoky, plummy, spicy. Pretty crushable now but a decade+ aged bottle might unlock a secret, or two, of the universe. nicely done. 04.23.25. — 5 months ago

Dutchbastard

9.2

I'm glad I waited to open this one up next day even better — 3 years ago

with Jim