2023 Summer Dreams ‘Stargazing’ Pinot Noir West Sonoma Coast

WP96 Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2023 Stargazing Pinot Noir rolls out of the glass with an evocative perfume of pomegranate, red currant jelly, and rose oil, followed by hints of cardamom and orange peel. The medium- to full-bodied palate is silky and bright with layers of red berries and savory flavors, lifted by a refreshing backbone, finishing long and fragrant.
DEC96 This was one of the first wines Jayson Woodbridge (of Hundred Acre fame) conceived for his new Summer Dreams label, inspired by his love of stargazing during the summer months. It’s a remarkably classy wine—super suave, with wonderful brown spices and cherry fruit. The palate is creamy and expressive, full of fruit-forward energy yet layered with richness and depth, showing even greater refinement than when I last tasted it. Notes of rich cedarwood, violets and dark forest tones add nuance and complexity, while supple tannins frame the brown-spice-scented red berry fruit beautifully through the long finish. In 2019, Jayson Woodbridge began producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir under the Summer Dreams label, sourcing fruit from cool-climate vineyards on the extreme Sonoma Coast. This 100% Pinot Noir from the West Sonoma Coast is crafted from whole berries, fermented in open-top tanks and puncheons, and matured in a mix of Demptos, Taransaud and Cavin barrels. The wine is bottled unfined.
JS95 Aromas of blue fruit, strawberries and spices such as nutmeg. Medium-bodied with creamy and round tannins and some chocolate flavors. Savory and fruity finish. Drink now.
JD95 Leading off the Pinot Noirs, the 2022 Pinot Noir Stargazing sports a vivid ruby hue to go with a gorgeous nose of ripe framboise, rose petals, flowers, baking spices, and redcurrants. This carries to a medium to full-bodied Pinot Noir with remarkable purity, a soft, lush, elegant mouthfeel, and a great finish.