Summer Dreams Stargazing Pinot Noir 750mL

Summer Dreams Stargazing Pinot Noir

Red Wine | 750mL | Sonoma Coast, California, USA | 100% Pinot Noir | French Oak Aging

Process & Profile

Summer Dreams Stargazing Pinot Noir combines bright red fruit, floral aromas, and subtle savory notes in a coastal California red wine. Its vineyard sources include Vulcan Ridge, Summer Dreams Wine Estate, and Annapolis, with hillside sites featuring well-draining Goldridge soils.

The winemaking approach includes destemmed whole-berry fermentation in a combination of small vessels, followed by French oak maturation. Jayson Woodbridge selects barrels to build Stargazing’s expression of the Sonoma Coast, bringing together fruit, spice, and oak.

Woodbridge, the founder of Hundred Acre, established Summer Dreams to explore the vineyards of California’s western Sonoma Coast. Stargazing offers a fresh, versatile style suited to both sipping and food pairing. Precise vineyard contributions and winemaking details can vary by vintage.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Raspberry, cherry, and violet, with hints of white pepper and toasted oak.

• Palate: Red berries and cherry layered with sarsaparilla, gentle spice, and savory accents.

• Finish: Light and clean, carrying fresh fruit and delicate oak notes.

What Makes It Special

• Made from 100% Pinot Noir grown in the Sonoma Coast appellation.

• Draws on hillside vineyard sites with distinctive Goldridge soils.

• Uses destemmed whole berries during fermentation.

• Matured in French oak and assembled through barrel selection.

• Part of Jayson Woodbridge’s Summer Dreams collection.

• Combines red-fruit freshness with floral, spice, and savory detail.

How to Enjoy

Serve slightly cool in a broad-bowled Pinot Noir glass. Give the wine a few minutes to open, then revisit its aromas as it warms gently in the glass.

Try it with roast chicken, seared duck breast, grilled salmon, or mushroom dishes. Its red-fruit character and savory notes also make it a useful choice for a dinner featuring several different dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where does Summer Dreams Stargazing Pinot Noir come from?
   It comes from California’s Sonoma Coast appellation, with vineyard sources including Vulcan Ridge, Summer Dreams Wine Estate, and Annapolis.

2. What does Summer Dreams Stargazing Pinot Noir taste like?
   Its profile features raspberry, cherry, violet, white pepper, sarsaparilla, and lightly toasted oak, followed by a fresh, clean finish.

3. Is Summer Dreams Stargazing Pinot Noir aged in oak?
   Yes. It is matured in French oak, with specific barrel details varying by vintage.

4. What foods pair well with Summer Dreams Stargazing Pinot Noir?
   Suggested pairings include roast chicken, duck breast, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, and roasted vegetables.

5. Where can I buy Summer Dreams Stargazing Pinot Noir?
   You can purchase Summer Dreams Stargazing Pinot Noir 750mL directly from The Barrel Tap.