Anthill Farms 2022 Pinot Noir “Peters Vineyard” Sonoma Coast 750ml

This is a serious, site-driven Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir with real pedigree. The 2022 Peters Vineyard bottling delivers dark cherry, spice, tea, and floral lift with striking texture and perfume, showing both power and elegance. A high-end, cool-climate Pinot that consistently overdelivers for those who know the producer.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Anthill Farms is one of California’s most respected Pinot Noir specialists, focused on cool-climate, coastal vineyard expression and minimal-intervention winemaking.

Peters Vineyard sits just outside Sebastopol on the western Sonoma Coast:

• Influenced by marine fog and Pacific winds, slowing ripening
• Planted in the early 1980s with Pommard and Dijon clones
• Goldridge soils contribute fine structure and minerality

Winemaking approach:

• Practicing organic farming
• Native yeast fermentation
• Gentle extraction, often including some whole cluster
• Judicious use of French oak

The goal is clear:
👉 Transparency of site + balance over power

Critics Reviews

While formal scores for the 2022 are limited, the vineyard and cuvée have strong pedigree:

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (2021 vintage): 95 Points

“Powerful fruit and structural elegance… weightless”

This establishes Peters Vineyard as:
👉 A top-tier site within the Anthill Farms lineup

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Black cherry, crushed fennel, exotic tea, and floral notes

Palate:
Dark cherry liqueur, rose petal, cinnamon, and black tea with layered texture

Finish:
Long and perfumed, with spice, mineral lift, and evolving elegance

Quick Overview

Serving & Occasion

Serve at ~55–60°F. Best with roast poultry, duck, or mushroom dishes. Drinks well now with air, but will evolve over 5–10 years.