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About This Wine
Ratings & Reviews
Tasting Notes
ABOUT THIS WINE
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From the windswept hills of the Sonoma Coast comes a wine that captures the duality of grace and power — the Panthera 2022 Pinot Noir. This is not a shy expression of the varietal. It is a bold, seductive Pinot that unfurls with the confidence of a great vintage and the refinement of masterful winemaking. The first impression reveals a luminous ruby hue and aromas that soar from the glass with red plum, raspberry compote, and Bing cherry, all layered over a subtle undercurrent of clove, vanilla, and toasted French oak. The nose alone sets the stage for a performance of exceptional depth and tension.
On the palate, Panthera 2022 demonstrates a captivating interplay between purity and plushness. The cool maritime climate of the Sonoma Coast nurtures an acidity that lifts each fruit note into vivid focus, while the deft use of 30 percent new French oak barrels for nine months lends a supple frame of spice and structure. The result is a textural harmony—silky yet expansive—where the energy of bright fruit meets the quiet authority of fine-grained tannins. The finish lingers with precision and persistence, echoing notes of ripe cherry, crushed rose petal, and the faint warmth of baking spice.
The 2022 growing season favored those who embraced patience and precision. A warm spring and dry conditions gave way to a brief September heat wave that concentrated flavors and reduced yields, followed by a cool coastal reprieve that preserved freshness and balance. The fruit that emerged from this rhythm of tension and release was small-berried, deeply flavored, and perfectly poised—a hallmark of a memorable Sonoma Coast vintage.
Panthera’s allure lies not only in its sensory power but in the intention behind its creation. Crafted in the cutting-edge Lions Head Cellar, where optical sorting and micro-fermentation precision refine every detail, this Pinot Noir reflects both the vineyard’s wild beauty and the winemaker’s exacting artistry. Winemaker Stephanie Pope has achieved what many attempt but few master: a wine that roars with character yet purrs with elegance.
In a landscape crowded with Pinot Noir, Panthera 2022 stands apart. It is a wine of clarity and confidence, sculpted by the ocean’s cool breath and the patient hand of innovation. For those who seek a Sonoma Coast Pinot that embodies the rare marriage of power and poise, Panthera 2022 is a collector’s treasure and a connoisseur’s pleasure—a bold testament to California’s enduring pursuit of excellence.
Alcohol: 14.2%
On the palate, Panthera 2022 demonstrates a captivating interplay between purity and plushness. The cool maritime climate of the Sonoma Coast nurtures an acidity that lifts each fruit note into vivid focus, while the deft use of 30 percent new French oak barrels for nine months lends a supple frame of spice and structure. The result is a textural harmony—silky yet expansive—where the energy of bright fruit meets the quiet authority of fine-grained tannins. The finish lingers with precision and persistence, echoing notes of ripe cherry, crushed rose petal, and the faint warmth of baking spice.
The 2022 growing season favored those who embraced patience and precision. A warm spring and dry conditions gave way to a brief September heat wave that concentrated flavors and reduced yields, followed by a cool coastal reprieve that preserved freshness and balance. The fruit that emerged from this rhythm of tension and release was small-berried, deeply flavored, and perfectly poised—a hallmark of a memorable Sonoma Coast vintage.
Panthera’s allure lies not only in its sensory power but in the intention behind its creation. Crafted in the cutting-edge Lions Head Cellar, where optical sorting and micro-fermentation precision refine every detail, this Pinot Noir reflects both the vineyard’s wild beauty and the winemaker’s exacting artistry. Winemaker Stephanie Pope has achieved what many attempt but few master: a wine that roars with character yet purrs with elegance.
In a landscape crowded with Pinot Noir, Panthera 2022 stands apart. It is a wine of clarity and confidence, sculpted by the ocean’s cool breath and the patient hand of innovation. For those who seek a Sonoma Coast Pinot that embodies the rare marriage of power and poise, Panthera 2022 is a collector’s treasure and a connoisseur’s pleasure—a bold testament to California’s enduring pursuit of excellence.
Alcohol: 14.2%
94 POINTS - "Decadent aromas of roasted cherry, cranberry and cocoa powder waft from the glass on the nose of this Pinot. The palate shows a nimble personality with berry fruit, lemon peel acidity and some lovely floral flavors that elevate the aromatics and dominate the finish." - Wine Enthusiast
Panthera Pinot Noir showcases dynamic tension in winestyle as this wine displays both a vibrant purity of fruit and a refined oak profile. Expansive and silky on the palate, notes of red plum, raspberry compote and Bing cherry work in harmony with elegant tannins, supported by a signature backbone of acidity nurtured on the Sonoma Coast. The deft baseline of toasted oak introduces hints of clove and baking spice to round out the perfectly balanced, lingering finish.
