“Out of Stock.” “Pending.” “Waitlist.” If you want to experience Senses’ micro-batch Pinot Noirs, you better get accustomed to language of this nature. Alternatively, you could join their mailing list, along with thousands of others, which is currently functioning as a waiting list with no foreseeable end. So how are we lucky enough to come by today’s insanely delicious Sonoma Coast Pinot? We discovered Senses early on—like befriending an actor before their big break—and perks come with that. For us, that means getting a small allocation before the lion’s share is doled out to everyone else.
We couldn’t be more appreciative either because the demand for their micro-batch Pinots is at an all-time high, and there’s no rush to expand production. They want to grow slowly, organically, which means respecting the top vineyard sites they source from while ensuring nothing is overlooked in the winery. And it’s the cellar process where their secret weapon is introduced: Thomas Rivers Brown, one of the world’s most highly decorated and acclaimed winemakers. This is the first-ever offering of Senses’ Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, and there’s no doubting it’s an instant classic that demands to be laureled alongside the all-time regional greats.