Lithe, transparent and yet woody as pinot noir. Lovely pinot noir with mostly sweet red strawberry to cherry fruit if not the most complex character ever noted. Good wood however and the sort to solicit a bold impression. Cool, ever so slightly minty and green up the middle if without fullness in that middle. Spice run amok, white peppery and high intensity. This by acidity for sure and tannins laid low, ready to pounce and subdue. There will be a dumb phase for this varietal wine, followed by a good long positive run. Drink 2026-2031. Tasted blind at NWACs, June 2025. Score - 91. (Michael Godel, winealign.com) Lithe, transparent and yet woody as pinot noir. Lovely pinot noir with mostly sweet red strawberry to cherry fruit if not the most complex character ever noted. Good wood however and the sort to solicit a bold impression. Cool, ever so slightly minty and green up the middle if without fullness in that middle. Spice run amok, white peppery and high intensity. This by acidity for sure and tannins laid low, ready to pounce and subdue. There will be a dumb phase for this varietal wine, followed by a good long positive run. Drink 2026-2031. Tasted blind at NWACs, June 2025. Score - 91. (Michael Godel, winealign.com) 750 mL bottle