Reviews & Ratings
2023 Tongue Dancer Pinot Noir "Putnam Vineyard"
Winery: Tongue Dancer
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Putnam Vineyard"
Wine Category: Pinot Noir
Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: West Sonoma Coast
State or country: CA
Price: $75
Cases produced: 150
KWG Score: 92.6 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)
Review date: July 17, 2026
Wine Review: This clear and medium ruby colored Pinot Noir from Tongue Dancer opens with an oolong tea and rhubarb bouquet with hints of cinnamon and oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, round, and delicate. The flavor profile is a black plum and black pepper blend with notes of gentle tobacco and cinnamon tea. We also detected hints of cranberry. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity and managed medium tannins are nicely extended. We would pair this Pinot with turkey dinner with cranberry, sausage stuffing, and gravy. Enjoy - KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: Vintage 2023 was the chilliest on record since 2011 (we harvested in November!). While we are used to have fruit from this site come in last (it didn’t), we were NOT prepared for it to be so full of flavor and just bursting at the skins. This is BIG GIRL, and most definitely not for the faint of heart. After ten years of getting fruit from Putnam Vineyard, this vintage is the end of curvy ride for us. While we loved having the adventures that the site gave us, we are ready to give the reins over to another producer. Cliff and Puanani Putnam are as charming as they are farmers, and we are grateful for their trust in our abilities to showcase their amazing fruit. We hope you enjoy this wine from one of the best vintages we’ve ever made. This is a wine for your cellar.
