Tight with tension, this Pinot is slow to reveal itself. Opens to blueberry and guava flavors laced with forest floor, stony minerality and dusky spice tones as this builds structure toward broad-shouldered tannins. Needs time
Darkly floral and brooding, the 2021 Pinot Noir Résonance Vineyard slowly evolves with an earthy blend of woodland berries, underbrush and licorice. This is a lifted and pure style, with vibrant acidity enlivening tart red berries and hints of sage as savory spices form toward the close. The 2021 finishes structured and long yet remarkably fresh, as a saturation of fine-grained tannins adds a classically dry sensation.
Ripe and sumptuous, a serious and aspirational nose. Inviting aromas of red forest fruits, herbs and a hint of spices. The palate is ripe, yet still fresh. Lovely hints of reduction and bacon fat. Silky texture, hint of savoury complexity and refreshing finish.
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The kind of acidity that raises goose bumps on arms fuels a lively wine packing oodles of tart red cherries and boysenberries, along with flavors of espresso and sea salt. The aromas are equally captivating, as black cherries, glove leather and violets fill the air with each glass swirl. Try it with a bacon sandwich.
A preliminary blend of the components illustrates the promise of the vineyard and the vintage. It has aromas of cranberry sauce and red cherries with streaks of iron and flint, cracked pepper, charcuterie and tobacco leaves. The light-bodied palate is delicately styled yet offers notable concentration for its weight. Finely chalky, very refreshing, with layered, perfumed berry fruit, it has a long, nuanced finish.