The palate offers an elegant blend of dark cherries, rhubarb and blackberry, evolving into complex flavors of cranberry, walnut, and cassis. Stainless steel fermentation with daily punch downs and pump overs is followed by malolactic fermentation before barrel aging for 8 months in French oak.

Accolades 

91 points; "pear and apricot flavors align": Wine Enthusiast (Mar. 2023)

95 points; "perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture": BevX (Oct. 2023)

91 points; "very fresh and citrusy with an attractive mineral backbone and chalky texture": JamesSuckling.com (Oct. 2023)
 

Tasting Notes

A pretty nose of peaches and cream, crushed rock, and lemongrass. The mouth has Estate Pinot Noir's signature mouth-filling texture and red fruity flavors, bright acids, chalky minerality and a little pithy bite of red apple skin tannin on the finish.