2023 Pinot Noir Chouette Vineyard Sonoma Coast

95 POINTS, DECANTER 

"Marnet is the project of Dan Ricciato, director of viticulture for renowned consulting winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. This Pinot Noir hails from the organically farmed Chouette Vineyard, situated just 1.8 miles from the coastal town of Occidental, perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The 2022 vintage shows tremendous concentration, with blackberry and blood orange fruit layered with smoky clove and rose petal nuances. Wonderfully fragrant even on the medium-bodied palate, it features sinewy tannins and a salty mineral tension, finishing with a beautiful potpourri of fragrant wildflowers."

ABOUT THE VINEYARD

Nestled just 1.8 miles from the Pacific in the coastal hills near Occidental, Chouette Vineyard thrives in the cool, fog-kissed climate of the Sonoma Coast. This organic site delivers Pinot Noir with signature coastal density—think vibrant red and purple fruit layered with forest floor and wet stone. The vineyard's proximity to the ocean and its sustainable farming practices contribute to the wine's complexity and depth, making it a standout expression of Sonoma Coast terroir.