Lauren

9.4

Very good and buttery! Amazing for $20 — a month ago

Donald Williams

9.4

We don’t get much Sémillon. Too bad. Eric and Alison did a great job on this one. — 6 months ago

with Bonnie

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Boars’ View “The Coast” Pinot Noir 2018
Fort Ross–Seaview AVA, Sonoma Coast, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Handcrafted by Thomas Rivers Brown at the dramatic West Sonoma Coast site, this Pinot Noir highlights maritime fog, Goldridge loam soils, and heritage clones. The 2018 “Coast” includes 100% heritage clones—Calera, Mt. Eden, and Swan—meticulously fermented and aged to express both elegance and power.  

Aromas & Flavors
Plush and aromatic: expect cranberry compote, lavender, sandalwood, and hints of violet. On the palate, it delivers black cherry, plum paste, nutmeg, quince, forest floor, and licorice—all layered over a finely tuned mineral edge.  

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied yet refined. Silky tannins and well-integrated acidity support rich fruit without heaviness. A harmonious finish unfolds with persistence and grace.  

Winemaking Notes
Destemmed fruit underwent fermentation and then aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 50% new, from François Frères, Remond, and Gauthier cooperages. The result is focused power with nuanced oak influence.  

Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled duck, game birds, roasted pork, or truffle-scented risotto. Its depth and savory complexity also pair beautifully with hearty stews or mushroom-forward dishes. 

Verdict
Boars’ View “The Coast” PINOT NOIR 2018 is a masterclass in West Coast Pinot—intensely flavorful, texturally rich, and meticulously crafted. A cellar-worthy wine with both grace and longevity. A rare Napa-level Pinot Noir priced in the $145–160 range. Cheers! — 10 months ago

Dawn Fontanez

9.5

Very pleased with this riesling. Very light and smooth with a touch of sweetness. Definitely will buy this again!  — 4 years ago

stephen powell

9.0

Red berries on nose. Strawberry, blackberry, plum and leather with bright acidity and assertive tannins. Too tannic on its own, but excellent with Thanksgiving dinner — 6 years ago

Paige Martin

9.4

Nice, pretty sweet Riesling. — 6 years ago

Steven Perlman

9.3

Fantastic dessert wine. Apples, citrus, honey. Delightfully light. — 4 months ago

Julia

9.5

Perfekt till efterrätter med mycket citrus — 6 months ago

J Ferrugia

9.2

A beautiful expression of a late harvest Semillon dessert wine.. in the French style. Luc Morlet is a master! — 7 months ago

Eric Jasso

9.0

Perhaps too young at 9? Cranberry almost orange creamsicle like nose with thicker jammy body notes of licorice all throughout and a sharp finish — 3 years ago

Nicolas Duchesneau

9.1

Bien fait, précis, herbes, épices, — 4 years ago

ScottandTina

10

Amazing! Just as good as chateau Fontaine — 5 years ago

Melanie

8.9

Tannic
Medium bodied
Dry
Berry (Cranberry)
Spicy
Bread (Yeast)
Tart Finish — 6 years ago

Donald Williams

9.7

Harvest Moon. Perfect. — 5 months ago

with Bonnie

John Maltese

9.4

Lots of grapefruit and slate — 6 months ago

with Kim

Brandi Bratek

9.0

Hint of dry with dark chocolate, cacao and raspberry. — 2 years ago

Martijn

9.4

Yes!! Nutty and nice toffee sweets! This is interesting Madeira! Not the acidity that Bual has. Great glass. — 4 years ago

Veronique Gendron

9.4

Excellent!
Ce n'est pas un Sauternes, mais c'est un excellent vin dessert — 4 years ago

MaJ CappS

9.0

Smells of fresh pressed honey crisp apples - skin and all..
Cocoa, mint, fresh ground coffee, darkness lies in this wine in so many ways. So many wonderful ways. Dense and thick, tingling acidity, with well engulfed tannins.
Lovely.
— 6 years ago

Anne Kjellgren

9.6

Beautiful jammy port. Paired with 3 kinds of cheddar and complemented beautifully. Later, paired with chocolatey Pots de Creme. Amazing! — 7 years ago