2023 Vivier - Pinot Noir Sonoma Mountain Van der Kamp Vineyard (750ml)
From Van der Kamp Vineyard, perched at 1,500 feet on a north-facing bench of Sonoma Mountain, the 2023 Vivier Pinot Noir captures the site’s distinct character in a single, compelling bottle. With plantings dating back to 1952, this historic vineyard is organically farmed at high elevation, pushing vines to produce concentrated, structured fruit rather than sheer ripeness.
Vivier Wines emerged from a shared passion for wine and life, founded by Stéphane Vivier and Dana Sexton Vivier. Stéphane’s Burgundian roots—growing up in Meloisey and studying viticulture and enology at Université de Bourgogne—shaped a restrained, site-driven approach that informs every bottling, including this expressive Pinot Noir from Sonoma Mountain.
The 2023 vintage shows vivid acidity and racy tannins that contribute notable texture and real aging potential. The wine carries the earthy, mountain-grown character of Sonoma Mountain fruit, a hallmark of Van der Kamp Vineyard, signaling a wine that will continue to evolve gracefully with time in the cellar.
- Acidity: vivid and invigorating
- Tannin: lively, well-integrated with a refined structure
- Terroir: earthy, mountain-grown profile reflective of the Chardonnay-free, high-elevation site
- Aging potential: excellent prospects for careful cellaring
- Vineyard: Van der Kamp Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain (1952 plantings), 1,500 feet, north-facing bench
Food pairings: braised oxtail, roasted pheasant, or aged Gruyère