2021 Gros Ventre ‘First Born’ Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

VIN97 The 2021 Pinot Noir First Born is a selection of the best barrels in the cellar. Dense, layered, and resonant in the glass, the 2021 impresses with its sublime balance. Vineyard sites are Baranoff, Campbell Ranch, and Marine Layer. In some vintages, the new oak has been a bit much, but backing off to all once-used barrels and no new wood turned out to be a great choice. In a word: fabulous.