2023 Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Reviews from Ken’s Wine Guide
2023 Vintage Shines in Ken’s Wine Guide Reviews
We’re pleased to share a new set of reviews from Ken’s Wine Guide, highlighting the strength and consistency of our 2023 vintage wines across a range of vineyard sites and appellations. From the cool, coastal influence of the Sonoma Coast to the fog-laced vineyards of the Russian River Valley, these wines reflect a vintage defined by balance, energy, and site expression.
Leading the group is the 2023 Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir, which earned an outstanding 96-point score, along with multiple additional wines receiving 94 points and above.
Standout 2023 Reviews
96 Points
Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir
Green Valley of Russian River Valley — $75
A top-scoring wine of the vintage, Fox Den continues to show the depth and structure that define this cool-climate site.
95 Points
McDougall Vineyard Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast — $80
From a rugged coastal vineyard, this wine reflects the intensity and freshness that come from its proximity to the Pacific.
94 Points
5 Wells Vineyard Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley — $80
94 Points
Deviate Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast — $80
These wines highlight the diversity of the 2023 vintage, from classic Russian River Valley expression to broader coastal blending.
Additional 2023 Pinot Noir Reviews
93.5 Points — Docker Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
93 Points — Redwood Ridge Pinot Noir
93 Points — Snow Vineyard Pinot Noir
93 Points — Devil’s Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir
92.5 Points — Emerald Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir
90 Points — Azaya Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir
Across these sites, the wines show a consistent thread of vibrant fruit, structure, and a clear sense of place.
2023 Chardonnay & Rosé Highlights
93 Points — Walker Hill Vineyard Chardonnay
93 Points — Rued Vineyard Chardonnay
92 Points — Rosé of Pinot Noir
These wines round out the vintage with freshness, precision, and versatility at the table.
A Vintage Defined by Place
What stands out most in these reviews is not just the scores, but the consistency across vineyards. The 2023 vintage allowed each site to speak clearly—from the coastal intensity of McDougall and Devil’s Gulch to the layered, cool-climate structure of Green Valley and Russian River Valley vineyards.
This is what we aim for every year: wines that are expressive, balanced, and rooted in the places they come from.
