97-Points by Decanter:
The 2023 vintage of Pomarium Pinot Noir is the earthiest and most umami-driven wine in the lineup. Named for the orchard that once stood on this site, it comes primarily from the West Block of the estate. Aromas of tart wild berries mingle with dried herbs and dried flowers, forest floor, and a savoury mushroom note. The palate is deep and structured yet elegant, with flavours of dark cherry, subtle spice, and a long, mineral-laced finish. Firm tannins and vibrant acidity will drive this wine to excellent places through the years. It's a truly delicious wine.
 
Certified Organic
100% Pinot Noir
100% Peay Estate Vineyard
Pomarium is Latin for apple orchard is the more broad-shouldered, savory and dark-fruited cuvée
Clones: 52% Pommard, 48% Calera
12% whole cluster
Aged on lees for 11 months in 29% new French oak barrels
Bottled unfined and unfiltered
540 cases produced
13.4% abv
 
Peay Vineyards sits on a ridge above a river gorge in the northwestern corner of the “true” Sonoma Coast, 4 miles from the chilly Pacific Ocean. A consistent afternoon ocean wind, their location in the cool inversion layer, and ancient marine soils allow them to produce wines of elegance, intensity, and focus.
Peay Vineyards is a first generation family winery started in 1996. Husband and wife, Nick Peay and Vanessa Wong, grow and make the wine and Nick’s brother, Andy Peay, sells the wine and runs the business. Vanessa Wong was formerly the winemaker at Peter Michael Winery from 1996-2000. She also spent time working in France at Château Lafite-Rothschild in Pauillac and Domaine Jean Gros in Vosne-Romanée. They planted the first 30 acres of the 54 acre vineyard in 1998 with the remaining planted in 2001 and 2008. 2002 was their first vintage. They now grow and produce estate-only Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, Viognier and Roussanne/Marsanne. They sell fruit to a handful of premier wineries, but the majority of their fruit goes into their own bottlings.
The Peay family farms organically and maintains their certifications for fish-friendly farming and integrated pest management. Taking sustainability one step further, they also run on bio-diesel at the vineyard and solar power at both the vineyard and winery.