93 pts — USA Wine Ratings | Best Wine of the Year & Pinot Noir of the Year (2023 vintage)
WHY WE CHOSE THIS WINE
Three Sticks is one of Sonoma's most celebrated estate producers — deeply rooted in six Grand Cru vineyards including Durell, Gap's Crown, and Walala, all of which contribute to this Price Family Estates blend. The winery has earned consistent recognition from Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and Vinous. The 2024 vintage represents back-to-back strong years for Sonoma Coast Pinot — Vinous's Antonio Galloni noted both 2023 and 2024 are superb, with contrasting characters from diametrically different growing seasons. The Price Family Estates bottling is a winemaker's exercise in balance: pulling the best from six distinct estate sites into a single seamless expression. At $50, it delivers well above its price point.
TASTING NOTES
Ripe yet structured, with blue fruits and rose petals on the nose, underpinned by pine sap and subtle eucalyptus. The palate is concentrated with black and blue fruit, a creamy mid-palate texture, and notes of hibiscus and mint. Vibrant acidity and a plush, textural finish. Benefits from four to five more years in the cellar but drinks beautifully now.