Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"The joy of Pinot Noir is its consistent evolution. Working with newer clones has changed the shape of material at hand for winemaker Todd Stevens. As these additions to the Pinot vineyards settle down, we see a more fragrant, more supple wine in our glass.
On the nose and through to the palate, this wine exudes a particular elegance and grace. Fine and silky tea-like tannins are interwoven with notes of black cherry, raspberry, and doris plume. Tom's natural "Moutereness" keeps the fruit from being overblown, the wine is underpinned with notes of the forest floor, wild mushrooms, and a subtle, warming spice. Restrained use of oak frames this Pinot brilliantly without demanding the pallet and leading into a long and luxurious finish. A red wine of this restraint is begging to be served next to a lean cut of venison or a generous bowl of mushroom risotto laden with parmesan and thyme. Proudly unfined and ulfiltered.
Reviews for previous vintages below…
Rated Outstanding & 95/100 Cameron Douglas MS, March 2022 (2020 Vintage)
"Complex, fine, youthful, varietal and detailed bouquet. Aromas of fine gravel and silty soils are intertwined with scents of dark berries, cherry and plum. Youthful, firm and equally complex on the palate and as with the bouquet, a complex wine with a core of fruits flavours and red flowers, mineral and earthy qualities that reflect the bouquet. Firm, taut, youthful and delicious. A wine that needs time in glass to open up or time in your cellar to further develop complexities and integration. Best drinking from late 2023 through 2033+."
94/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, March 2022 (2020 Vintage)
"A stylish and very accessible pinot noir, with a mix of fruit and savoury flavours including plum, dark cherry, black fruits, a touch of dried herbs and spicy oak flavours, tobacco leaf and baked earth characters. Good value at this price."
92/100 Mike Bennie, The Wine Front, June 2022 (2020 Vintage)
"Sloshy, richer feel here with red and black cherry fruit character, some tart raspberry, and plummy notes. A kind of vanilla cream note in the mix, a lift of cranberry tang and chalky chew to finish. A vibrant, easy pleasure expression."