2019 Addax Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir

Addax is a Napa Valley boutique winemaking project from celebrity winemaker Russell Bevan and business partners Brian Kearny and Josh Peeples. The trio produced a few barrels for friends in 2009 and today make a collection of wines sourcing premium grapes from throughout the area. Recent releases include Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and a Napa Valley red blend.

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.