Clarice Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2023

95 points Billy Norris (Vinous): "The 2023 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) is a total powerhouse. This blend of 71% Garys’ and 29% Rosella’s churns out a ton of blue-toned fruit, lavender, graphite, rosemary and chalk, all accented by a flourish of spice. The slightly lighter style of the year comes through here, but in this case, it works so well, rendering this (as well as the other two Clarice ‘23s) unusually approachable today. This is a seriously complex, beautifully finessed wine. Drink 2025-2038 (Jul 2025)"

95 points Jim Gordon (JamesSuckling.com): "A pretty, polished and poised wine that beautifully marries ripeness and richness with firm tannins and nervy acidity. It's one of the region's best-structured wines that I've tasted. Red and black cherries, cranberries, spearmint and a full body. A blend of grapes from Garys' Vineyard and Rosella's Vineyard that winemaker Adam Lee says represents the typical expression of Santa Lucia Highlands. He uses 80% whole clusters and 71% new oak. Drinkable now, but best from 2029. Screw cap. (Jan 2025)"

94 points Virginie Boone (JebDunnuck.com): "Combining grapes from two single-vineyard designates, Garys' and Rosella's, the 2023 Pinot Noir is a tremendous showcase for them and the winemaking, providing a structured intensity of youthful tannins that have a chalky, dusty texture. Rich red berry, a touch of dried herb and sage, and integrated oak add a complement of fruit and savory components that complement one another well. Drink now through 2033. (Apr 2025)"

94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Lush, intense and sharp aromas of boysenberry, black cherry and rosewater extract make for a bold nose on this bottling. There's a thick, luscious mouthfeel to the palate, but ust enough tension too, offering star anise and lovely baked boysenberry flavors. (Mar 2025)"