Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Boar’s View “BDR” Pinot Noir 2021
Fort Ross–Seaview, Sonoma Coast, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Crafted by Thomas Rivers Brown, one of Napa & Sonoma’s most acclaimed winemakers, this wine is part of the ultra-rare Boar’s View project, a label born from the legendary team behind Kosta Browne. The vineyard sits on the dramatic ridges of Fort Ross–Seaview AVA, overlooking the Pacific, where extreme coastal conditions produce tiny yields of intensely expressive fruit.

Aromas & Flavors
On the nose, a captivating bouquet of black cherry, wild strawberry, and pomegranate, layered with forest floor, rose petals, and a touch of savory spice. The palate amplifies this with notes of cranberry, raspberry coulis, subtle citrus peel, and hints of clove and tea leaf.

Mouthfeel
Silky yet structured, with vibrant acidity keeping it lifted. Medium-bodied but deeply concentrated, with a long, precise, and energetic finish that lingers with red fruit and mineral tension.

Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir from estate-farmed coastal ridges. Minimal intervention winemaking, aged in French oak (with a restrained use of new barrels), allowing purity and site expression to shine.

Food Pairing
Ideal with duck breast, seared salmon, or mushroom risotto. Its elegance also makes it a stellar companion for charcuterie or even simple roasted chicken.

Verdict
A world-class, small-production Pinot Noir that blends coastal vibrancy with precision winemaking. Rare, collectible, and already a benchmark for California Pinot — Boar’s View “BDR” stands shoulder to shoulder with Burgundy’s elite. Cheers! — 2 months ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.5

v17. Love it!! Deeep purple color. Soft smoked meat and cedar nose. Rich, juicy black currant and cassis fruit. Bright, smooth slightly chalky, chocolate and leather finish. — 4 years ago

Jay Ungar

10

I so enjoy this Chardonnay. The only possible flaw is that it’s too easy to drink and this is my last bottle! — 4 years ago

Jessica Williams

9.7

Sweet and fruity. Very delicious — 6 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

8.9

Deep ruby color; strawberry sauce, dried herbs, and licorice on the nose; low acidity; medium minus tannins; tastes the same as it smells. Too sweet for my tastes and Bri tastes (surprisingly), but Leo likes it. I think it tastes a bit like candied fennel. — 2 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.0

v16. Very good. Nice please belt leather and apricot nose. Fresh apricot with a hint of Meyer lemon fruit. Bright, pleasantly cloying finish. — 4 years ago

Brian Lenich

9.0

Pesky Pelican with Amy — 4 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Pale Ruby with a lighter tawny rim. Possibly the lightest bodied Barolo I’ve ever tried. Herbs, Pine needles, red fruits (cherry) and menthol on the nose. The palate, even though light to medium bodied has medium plus intensity - very savoury. Dave Fletcher is an Australian who is one of the senior winemakers at Ceretto who allow him to do his own thing with his own label on the side. — a year ago

Michele Sears Rose

9.0

Bold taste! I'd buy this one again ! Rich full. — 3 years ago

Victoria Caruso

9.4

Medium sweet, good with food or solo — 4 years ago