Marine Layer, 'Lyra' Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2022

"Lyra" is the Sonoma Coast AVA vineyard blend from Marine Layer. Here, the fruit from their estate vineyard takes the lead, but it is blended with a barrel selection of wines from their other single vineyard sources. Fermented with native yeasts and 35% of whole clusters in open top tanks, then racked into French oak barrels (25% new) to age for 11 months. Elegant floral notes of roses and violets are followed by rich, spiced cherry fruits and hints of orange zest and baking spice. A medium bodied wine with good structure that drinks well right out of the gate but will continue to improve for 3-5 years.