A selection of 2019 MacRostie Pinot Noirs have been recommended by Virginie Boone in the August/September issue of Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide.

2019 Thale’s Vineyard Pinot Noir
93 Points

“Citrus and red cherry fruit provide a bright tanginess to this wine that’s crunchy in texture and has a vein throughout of refined acidity. Medium-bodied in style, it shows a balanced approach and plenty of complexity.” — Virginie Boone

2019 Putnam Vineyard Pinot Noir
92 Points

“Spicy, earthy red fruit is centered around firm tannin and savory characteristics of crushed rock and herb in this balanced coastal wine. Fresh acidity helps keep it focused and energetic around integrated oak notes of clove and cola.” — Virginie Boone

2019 Hellenthal Vineyard Pinot Noir
90 Points

“With a light, delicate color, this wine is relatively light on the palate as well, with a cool-climate freshness that lingers. Grippy tannins wrap around layers of dark cherry, pomegranate and citrus, finishing in a touch of black tea.” — Virginie Boone

2019 Olivet Lane Pinot Noir
90 Points

“With a gravelly texture, this is a demure, refined wine, with a note of crisp cucumber and citrus peel. A dense midpalate reveals rich undertones of cherry and strawberry, with nuanced oak throughout.” — Virginie Boone

Owen Bargreen recommended three MacRostie wines for OwenBargreen.com.

OwenBargreen.com
 July 2025
 Owen Bargreen

2022 MacRostie Nightwing Vineyard 828 Clone Pinot Noir Petaluma Gap – 94 Points
”A totally dazzling bottling, the 2022 MacRostie ‘Nightwing Vineyard Dijon Clone 828’ Pinot Noir comes from this higher elevation site in the Petaluma Gap. This is rich, velvety and well-structured stuff, offering loamy soil character alongside rich dark fruits, cola and shades of sassafras on the palate. Gorgeous now, enjoy over the next ten years. Drink 2025-2035”

2022 MacRostie Sonoma Coast Chardonnay – 93 Points
”The 2023 ‘Sonoma Coast’ Chardonnay delivers salted peaches and diatomaceous earth on the nose alongside Japanese pear. The palate is filled with texture and underlying minerality with a gorgeous salty edge. Drink 2025-2032”

2024 MacRostie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir – 92 Points
”The really good 2023 ‘Sonoma Coast’ Pinot Noir delivers juicy strawberry and guava fruits alongside salty soils and cranberry on the palate. Medium to full-bodied enjoy now and over the next few years. Drink 2025-2031”