2024 RAEN - Pinot Noir Sonoma Royal St. Robert (750ml)
2024 RAEN Pinot Noir Sonoma Royal St. Robert
From RAEN’s western Sonoma Coast origins, the Royal St. Robert bottling honors the Mondavi family lineage while showcasing Pinot Noir shaped by Pacific fog, coastal wind, and marine-influenced soils. This special cuvée captures a balance of coastal intensity and refined elegance, offering a Pinot that’s both expressive and thoughtfully structured.
Tasting notes
Opening aromatics rise with rose petals, wild strawberry, savory herbs, and the faint edge of a coastal forest about to bloom. On the palate, red cherry, raspberry, and plum unfold alongside hints of blood orange marmalade and thyme. Layer upon layer reveals forest floor, mushroom-laced foliage, sea moss, and ripe cherries, building depth while maintaining a bright core of red and black berries. The finish is lifted by spice and a breath of coastal freshness, delivering a wine that is at once tactile and luminous.
Wine details
- 100% whole cluster
- Natively fermented
- Bottled without fining
- Wine type: Pinot Noir
- Region: Sonoma Coast
- vintage: 2024
- Volume: 750 ml
- Cellaring window: Drink now through 2036
Why this wine stands out
Royal St. Robert represents a benchmark for American Pinot Noir, linking family heritage with a distinctly wild, maritime character. Crafted in small lots with a hands-off approach to fining, it maintains a precise balance between aromatic lift and structured depth, inviting a sense of place that resonates with both new-world vibrancy and old-world nuance.
Food pairings and serving suggestions
- Roasted poultry with herbs (thyme, rosemary) and mushroom undertones
- Pan-seared salmon or tuna, especially with citrus-glazed reductions
- Mushroom risotto or sautéed mushrooms with earthy accents
- Medium-aged cheeses or soft-rinded cheeses with a touch of fruit
Serve slightly below cellar temperature, around 58–60°F (14–16°C), to focus the aromatic profile and keep the tannins refined. Decanting 15–30 minutes before drinking helps to reveal the wine’s layered complexity.