CIRQ Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2019

100 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2019 Pinot Noir is a jeweled ruby hue and has layered aromas of pristine cherry, cardamom, rose petal, and sweet herbs. It has incredible clarity and focus, with a silky texture in its notes of raspberry liqueur and violets, and somehow seems to have more depth after the wine is gone. It offers fantastic balance and a sunny feel, with great refinement that lasts for ages. This wine is outstanding. Drink 2023-2032. (Jul 2023)"

96 points Wine Enthusiast: "Deep and concentrated black cherries and black currants fuel this full-bodied and superbly fruit-focused wine as tangy acidity and light tannins add a textured frame. The wine tastes lively, focused, pure and delicious. It will be best through 2030. (Nov 2023)"

Winemaker Notes: The 2019 growing season was a powerful expression of Mother Nature’s ever-changing force. Record-breaking winter rainfall was followed by a moderate spring with cool temperatures. This resulted in a later bud break and idyllic summer ripening. Harvest had concluded and our lots were resting safely in tank when a historic wildfire swept through Sonoma County in late October. The season produced an exceptional vintage, the wines are intense yet elegant with notable structure and balance, of similar character as the 2013 vintage.