2021 LaRue - Pinot Noir Sonoma Rice Spivak (750ml)

LaRue Wines, founded in 2009 by winemaker Katy Wilson, specializes in small‑lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast. The 2021 Pinot Noir from Rice‑Spivak Vineyard embodies Wilson’s philosophy of capturing each vineyard’s fingerprint alongside the character of that vintage, delivering a true expression of site and season in every bottle.

Rice‑Spivak Vineyard — Sonoma Coast terroir

• Vineyard size: six acres, located south of Sebastopol
• Planted in 1999
• Soil profile: Goldridge sandy loam overlayed with volcanic ash
• Site orientation and climate: lies within a narrow band of the Sonoma Coast roughly seven to ten miles from the Pacific, where marine influence keeps conditions cool and breezy
• Clones: Dijon and Swan
• Winemaking approach: on a case‑by‑case basis, Wilson decides how much whole cluster fruit to incorporate based on vine age and vintage character

Wine profile

The wine offers bright red cherry, cranberry, and rose, layered with savory spice and a silky, energetic texture. Its cool climate structure provides real length and lift on the finish.

Food pairing

This wine pairs beautifully with roasted duck, mushroom risotto, or a simple herb roasted chicken.