Joe Flo

10

Just Awesome wine drinking beautiful. — 6 days ago

Joe Flo

9.4

Wine Spectator #1 wine dinner. Definitely a crowd pleaser. — a month ago

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! — 2 months ago

Joe Flo

9.2

This baby has changed so much for the better nice tropical notes. — 21 days ago

Ron R

9.6

Brilliant. Especially with home made beef wellington. Never had a poor bottle from this producer. — 2 months ago

with Andrew and Rick

Joe DAscoli

9.4

A little dark with a bit of tar but man does this pair well with steak and show some good black fruits. — 3 months ago

leon egozi

9.4

NY wine spectator event — a month ago

Rick Phillips

9.4

Opened quickly without decanting. Was even bolder after an hour. Fruit forward with earth tones and sweet berries. Smooth on the back end! — a month ago

with Letha

Joe DAscoli

9.4

First taste is good but less expressive than expected. More notes to come as it breathes — 3 months ago

Joe Flo

9.7

Excellent 🍷 — 3 months ago