The Julien Fayard 2022 Platt Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is a wine that reveals a quietly thrilling dimension of Julien Fayard's artistry — a departure from his celebrated Napa Cabernets into the windswept, fog-kissed terroir of the Sonoma Coast, where Pinot Noir finds its most haunting and beautiful expression in California. The Platt Vineyard, situated in the cool reaches of the Sonoma Coast appellation, is a site of exceptional character: its proximity to the Pacific, its well-drained, nutrient-poor soils, and its long, cool growing season produce Pinot Noir of extraordinary aromatic intensity, structural precision, and textural refinement. Julien Fayard's 2022 vintage captures the vineyard's full potential: stunning aromas of wild strawberry, Bing cherry, pomegranate, dried rose petal, forest floor, and a whisper of toasty oak introduce a palate of silky, gossamer texture, vibrant acidity, and a finish of real length and complexity.

A wine equally suited for immediate pleasure and thoughtful cellaring, the 2022 Platt Vineyard Pinot Noir is a masterclass in coastal California Pinot. Serve at 58°F alongside roasted salmon with pinot reduction, duck breast with cherry and thyme, mushroom risotto, or a charcuterie board of elegant charcuterie and aged cheeses.