Peay Vineyards 'Ama Estate' West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

In Short

West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir with red cherry, wild strawberry, and forest floor character in a refined, silky-tannined frame.

Quick Facts

• Region: Sonoma Coast, California
• Vineyard: Ama Estate
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Style: Medium-bodied red
• Best For: Dinner, cellar aging

Why We Stock It

Peay makes Pinot Noir from one of California's most challenging and rewarding coastal sites, and the Ama Estate bottling shows the vineyard's signature combination of ripeness and restraint. At this level, it rewards both immediate drinking and patience in the cellar, making it a natural fit for customers who want California Pinot with structure and complexity.

Tasting Profile

A poised coastal Pinot that balances ripe fruit with earthy minerality.

• Aroma: Red cherry, wild strawberry, subtle oak, earthy undertones
• Palate: Silky tannins, bright acidity, red fruit, forest floor, spice
• Structure & Finish: Clean and persistent finish with lingering cherry and minerality

Winemaking

Peay employs traditional Pinot Noir techniques suited to cool coastal conditions, with careful attention to fermentation and oak integration that allows the site character to come through without dominating the wine.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The wine will benefit from 30 minutes in a decanter. Try it with roasted mushroom pasta or duck breast, where the silky tannins and earthy notes find a natural home. It also pairs beautifully with herb-crusted lamb or grilled salmon, where the acidity cuts through richness without overpowering delicate fish.

The Estate

Peay Vineyards is a grower-producer on the West Sonoma Coast, working from cool coastal vineyard sites where the maritime influence shapes both the growing season and final wine. The estate focuses on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sourced from their own vineyards.

Terroir

Ama Estate sits on the exposed West Sonoma Coast, where afternoon fog and cool Pacific winds make ripening a slow, precise process. The vineyard's maritime climate and rocky soils produce wines with bright acidity, silky tannins, and a mineral backbone that distinguishes coastal California Pinot from warmer inland sources.