Aromas of dark strawberry and stone with some orange-peel undertones. Medium to full body with a solid texture of pure tannins and a fresh finish. Curated and focused. Sustainable. Drink or hold.
95 points jamessuckling.com June 2022
Sourced from own two estate vineyards in the Yamhill-Carlton sub-AVA, the 2019 Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir has lively acidity, youthful tannins, and a long, dark fruit-driven finish.
25% whole cluster; Matured 9 months in 39% new French oak
Blue Raspberry candy, soy sauce, lilac, wet soil, tamarind, Earl-grey tea, blood orange. Tangerine, pomegranate, sassafras, saffron, pipe tobacco, spruce tips, Himalayan blackberry. Lively acidity up front with energetic and youthful tannin structure. The mid palate transitions seamlessly into a long and dark fruit driven finish. Acidity pulls forward off the finish creating a perfect paring opportunity for rich earthy foods.