Raen Sonoma Coast ‘Royal St Robert’ Pinot Noir 2023

RAEN “Royal St. Robert” Cuvée 2023 — Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir – James Suckling #1 Wine of 2025!! 99 points
Carlo and Dante Mondavi clearly inherited more than a famous last name — they got the family’s flair for making jaw-dropping Pinot. The 2023 Royal St. Robert Cuvée is a love letter to their grandfather and the wild, wind-swept Sonoma Coast. It’s got all the drama and depth you could want: wild berries, black cherries, violets, herbs, and that whisper of whole-cluster spice that keeps you coming back for another sip (and another).

Medium-bodied but packed with character, this wine balances power and grace like a ballet dancer in hiking boots. Bright acidity, silky texture, and a finish that goes on longer than a California sunset — this is coastal Pinot in all its glory.