2021 Fort Ross Vineyard 'Top of Land' Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Sourced from the highest reaches of Fort Ross Vineyard on the rugged, wind-swept Sonoma Coast, the 2021 ‘Top of Land’ bottling is a masterclass in coastal terroir. Deeply hued and finely textured, it weaves together red and black berries, rose petal, clove, and a savory thread of Asian spice. Black cherry and plum lead on the palate, framed by the site’s signature minerality, velvety tannins, and bright coastal acidity. This is a layered, age-worthy Pinot Noir that captures both the power and elegance of its extreme coastal origin.
Add this coastal stunner to your cellar while it’s still on the horizon.
Here at Bounty Hunter you would be hard pressed to find a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer that we – or our clientele – are more nuts for than Fort Ross Winery. The proof is in the paper trail: we’ve bought over 35 different Fort Ross wines over the last 15 years, without missing a vintage. We even bought their Pinotage, twice. If that ain’t love, we don’t know what is. Fort Ross has it all: stunning, downright spectacular views views of the Pacific Ocean, the cool, enveloping embrace of her mists, and Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays that thrill burgundy lovers and California palates alike. If you like Hirsch, Williams-Selyem, or Kistler, or names like Rousseau, Raphet, or de Vogüe, these wines are going to be your jam. But our records indicate that you may already know that!
James Suckling
A smooth, supple and medium-bodied wine that delves into the deep black fruit and black tea elements of pinot noir. Snappy acidity and moderate tannins support black cherries, red cherries and subtle oak spices on a velvety texture. Drink or hold.
Jeb Dunnuck
A semi-opaque ruby with a light haze, the 2021 Pinot Noir Fort Ross Vineyard is ripe and spicy, with smoky incense, pine, licorice, and black cherry. This full-bodied Pinot packs in loads of ripe blackberries, toasted cedar, and tea leaf with ripe tannins, dusty earth, and a bit of orange peel on the finish. Drink 2024-2030.
Wine Enthusiast
Toasted nori, black tea and plum aromas dominate the nose of this wine. The palate is plush and rich, with black cherry jam, spicy cola and black pepper flavors in a full-bodied framework. Pair this powerful example of coastal Pinot Noir with a grilled ribeye.