Trout Street
Trout Street produces Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast, a region defined by cool maritime influence and challenging terrain that concentrates flavor in the grape. The winery's two flagship bottlings—Weir Vineyard and Split Rock Vineyard—both draw from Pinot Noir, the varietal that thrives in this climate's diurnal temperature swings and fog-moderated growing season. Wine Enthusiast has rated both expressions, with Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir reaching 87 points and Split Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir at 86.5 points. These scores reflect the precision required to farm Pinot Noir on the Sonoma Coast, where thin soils and exposure demand careful site selection. The winery's focus on single-vineyard bottlings speaks to the specificity of terroir in this part of North Coast California.
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Wine Enthusiast