The 2022 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard comes from a site planted in the early 2000s, and it's slightly warmer than Rosella's. Its semi-opaque ruby hue gives way to concentrated, medium-bodied Pinot Noir that has beautiful richness in its ripe black cherry, iron, baking spice, and savory herb-like aromas and flavors. With terrific mid-palate depth, ripe, soft tannins, and outstanding length, it benefits from a short decant and will drink brilliantly through 2032+.

Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2022 Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir bursts from the glass with notes of tar, anise, and damp soil giving way to a core of fresh blackberries and raspberries with a waft of garrigue. The medium to full-bodied palate is laden with taut, muscular black fruits and earthy accents framed by fine-grained tannins and a refreshing line, finishing long and savory.

Lush and intense aromas of dark strawberry are decorated in rose petal and violet on he lovely nose of this bottling. The palate is grippy in texture, giving a structure for the rich flavors of boysenberry pie, red flower and chocolate bitters. — Matt Kettmann

The 2022 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard is expressive and pliant. Generous swaths of spiced dark fruit open the nose, leading to a plush, round, gently sweet wine packed with sheer allure. Moderate acidity and crushed rock minerality keep the 2022 propped up, finishing dark and super-long. The 69% new oak is particularly evident in the mouthfeel and spice character, but it’s neatly woven into the wine’s fabric.

A ripe, sleek, polished style, with a steady beam of raspberry and mulberry pâte de fruit flanked by a light apple wood edge and laced with licorice and sweet spice accents on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 352 cases made.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard was a touch closed relative to the rest of the Roar wines, opening with a reticent but ripe nose of blue/purple fruits, licorice and graphite aromas. The palate is velvety and decadent in its fruit concentration, and there's a stony, mineral-tinged finish that lacks depth compared to its counterparts. It's possible I caught this in an awkward spot and could merit a higher score with time.