The Winery Peay of Sonoma Coast of California

Winery Peay
The winery offers 14 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
This estate is part of the Peay Vineyards.
It is ranked in the top 11 of the estates of California.
It is located in Sonoma Coast in the region of California
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The Winery Peay is one of the world's great estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Sonoma Coast to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Peay Estate is an iconic vineyard located in the prestigious wine region of the Sonoma coast, United States. Perched on the coast of northern California, at an altitude of over 200 meters, this 210-hectare estate offers a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. This family-owned estate, founded in 1996 by the Peay brothers - Andy and Nick, and their childhood friend, Van, has since been operating in harmony with nature to produce a selection of high-quality wines on a relatively small scale. The 20 hectares of vineyards of the Peay Estate are carefully planted with respect for the terroir. They grow a variety of grape varieties, but primarily focus on Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay. A remarkable characteristic of the Peay Estate is its unique microclimate, both marine and maritime, that imparts slow and balanced maturation to the grapes. This combination of cool ocean breezes, morning fog, and afternoon sun positively influences the development of fruit flavors and aromas. Their philosophy is fully contained within the concept of terroir, which means they strive to produce wines that express the unique character of their site as faithfully as possible. They also choose traditional winemaking methods, such as barrel fermentation, aging in French oak barrels, and bottling without filtration. The Peay Estate is also recognized for its commitment to sustainable practices. They cultivate their vines without herbicides or pesticides, and use organic and biodynamic techniques to promote the health of the soil and vines.

Top Winery Peay wines

Looking for the best Winery Peay wines in Sonoma Coast among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Peay wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Peay wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Peay

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Peay

How Winery Peay wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chicken, beef and lamb couscous (morocco), tripe in the style of caen or roast duck breast stuffed with foie gras confit.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Peay

On the nose the red wine of Winery Peay. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Peay. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Peay

  • 2009With an average score of 4.42/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.23/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Peay.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Sonoma Coast

Elegant, saline Pinot Noir as signature and vibrant Chardonnay: refined coastal reds with aromas of fresh cherry, poached strawberry, cranberry and blackcurrant, sweet spices and floral touches, straight acidity. Energetic Chardonnay with notes of green apple, Meyer citrus, stone fruit and saline minerality. Vast AVA in north-west Sonoma, directly exposed to Pacific fogs and breezes, very cool climate over a long season. Chiselled maritime identity, medium to long ageing.

The top white wines of Winery Peay

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Peay

How Winery Peay wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of roast pork with prunes, summer tuna quiche or milanese escalope (italy).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Peay

On the nose the white wine of Winery Peay. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Peay. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Peay

  • 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Peay.

  • Chardonnay
  • Marsanne
  • Roussanne
  • Viognier

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Elegant reds, light in colour with silky tannins, showing strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas, evolving to forest floor, mushroom and spice with age. Fresh acidity, delicate finish. Star of the Côte d'Or (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Volnay), pillar of Champagne (Blanc de Noirs) and signature of Oregon, Central Otago and Sonoma Coast. An early-ripening Burgundian variety, one of the world's greatest.

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Discover the grape variety: Viognier

Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.