Raen Royal St. Robert Pinot Noir 2024 Red Wine

Raen Royal St. Robert Pinot Noir 2024 

Sonoma Coast, CA

750 ml

99 pts. James Suckling:

"Spellbinding aromas of rose petals, strawberries, citrus and bark, with hints of lemongrass. Medium-bodied, tight and structured, this offers a captivating combination of linear intensity and calmness, so classy and sophisticated. A continued benchmark for American pinot noir. Drink or hold."

94 pts. Vinous:

"The 2024 Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert is fabulous. Deeply pitched spice notes, blood orange, new leather, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco meld into a core of sweet red cherry fruit, mint, spice and cedar. This is one of the finest vintages of the Royal St. Robert I have ever tasted, going all the way back to RAEN’s early days."

Raen is really pulling in great scores for its West Sonoma Coast wines! The Royal St. Robert is a blend of their organic estate vineyards. Not only is it absolutely delicious, it's low in alcohol as well - just 13%. 

FROM THE WINERY

Our Royal St. Robert bottling is dedicated to our grandfather Robert, who has been our greatest teacher on our journey in wine. This special cuvée offers a window into the rugged hills of the westerly Sonoma Coast.

The Vintage

As winegrowers, the 2024 vintage on the far Sonoma Coast will be remembered as a year when winter rains, coastal breezes, and a long, patient ripening came together in perfect harmony.

The season began with the extraordinary gift of rain. At 140% of our annual average, it was the second consecutive winter of abundance, replenishing our soils, rivers, and forests, while restoring balance and health to our sites. This pulse of energy carried beautifully through this remarkable growing season.

The resulting wines are world-class, carrying a remarkable depth and concentration from the season’s perfect rhythm, yet remain defined by the lift, energy, and perfume we treasure along the Coast. A vintage of brilliance, purity, and remarkable balance, 2024 has made its mark in our history and, enjoyable now, this vintage is one we can’t wait to tuck away in the cellar and watch evolve for many more decades to come.

Tasting Notes

The wine opens to opulent aromas of rose petals, wild strawberry, savory herbs and the edge of a coastal forest nearing a springtime meadow. This is followed by red cherry, raspberry plum, blood orange marmalade, rose petals and thyme. Layers of coastal forest floor with mushroom laced foliage, rosemary, sea moss and ripe cherries add a unique depth and earthy character, while a vibrant core of red and black berries carry through the palate. The finish is lifted by spice and coastal freshness, leaving a long and youthful impression.

AVA: West Sonoma Coast

Soil: Gold Ridge

Alcohol: 13%

Farming: Organic

Clones: CALERA, SWAN, 667, 115, 777

Fermentation: 100% whole cluster & native