97 points International Wine Report: "[$90 list] Ungrafted, old-vines that are at least 30 years old deliver the heavenly fruit for this Pinot Noir, which is the best I’ve ever tasted from the estate. Wild strawberry, black cherry, Early gray tea, graphite, dried lavender, toasted white chocolate, and some almost Syrah-like meaty and olive components. Wonderfully complex on the nose, the palate is just as interesting with added components of macerated huckleberry and sandalwood flavors. The acidity and tannins are perfectly balanced and the wine dances over the tongue and finishes savory with a black-fruit and earthy ending. Drink now with a heavy decant or enjoy over the next 15 years or more. Only 270 cases produced. Highly recommended. Drink: 2021-2036. (Nov 2021)"
96 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "This exciting blend showcases three sites planted on their own roots: the Hyland Vineyard in McMinnville, the Nysa Vineyard in Dundee, and the estate's own Bishop Creek site in Yamhill-Carlton. The fruit is destemmed and fermented on native yeasts before aging over two winters in French casks. The result shows a sweet, forward cassis fruit that expands and takes on volume on the palate to echo enticingly on the finish. Drinking Window: 2021-2031. (Jul 2021)"
94 points/'Editors' Choice' Wine Enthusiast: "Fruit for this wine comes from vines planted in the 1970s and 80s. The aromas are intoxicating, with notes of wild strawberry, red plum, underbrush, black tea, leaves, cinnamon and satsuma. Full-feeling flavors follow, showing intensity, depth and plenty of structure. Black-tea notes linger on the finish. It's a complete delight. (Jan 2022)"
94 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Glistening ruby. Powerful, spice-accented red and blue fruits, incense, vanilla and candied flowers on the seductively perfumed nose. Expansive cherry cola, black raspberry and lavender pastille flavors are complemented by building spice and smoky mineral nuances. Fine-grained and seamless in texture, showing sharp detail and resonating spiciness, slowly building tannins and a hint of mocha on the impressively long finish. 50% new French oak. Drink 2024-2034. (Feb 2022)"
94 points James Suckling: "This is a blend of three vineyards and has a very polished nose of ripe red cherry and spice with assertive oak in play, like modern Burgundy. The texture is exceptional and delivers soft, suave and fine tannins that carry bright red and darker-cherry flavors. Really impressive. Drink or hold. (8/22/21)"
96 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "This exciting blend showcases three sites planted on their own roots: the Hyland Vineyard in McMinnville, the Nysa Vineyard in Dundee, and the estate's own Bishop Creek site in Yamhill-Carlton. The fruit is destemmed and fermented on native yeasts before aging over two winters in French casks. The result shows a sweet, forward cassis fruit that expands and takes on volume on the palate to echo enticingly on the finish. Drinking Window: 2021-2031. (Jul 2021)"
94 points/'Editors' Choice' Wine Enthusiast: "Fruit for this wine comes from vines planted in the 1970s and 80s. The aromas are intoxicating, with notes of wild strawberry, red plum, underbrush, black tea, leaves, cinnamon and satsuma. Full-feeling flavors follow, showing intensity, depth and plenty of structure. Black-tea notes linger on the finish. It's a complete delight. (Jan 2022)"
94 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Glistening ruby. Powerful, spice-accented red and blue fruits, incense, vanilla and candied flowers on the seductively perfumed nose. Expansive cherry cola, black raspberry and lavender pastille flavors are complemented by building spice and smoky mineral nuances. Fine-grained and seamless in texture, showing sharp detail and resonating spiciness, slowly building tannins and a hint of mocha on the impressively long finish. 50% new French oak. Drink 2024-2034. (Feb 2022)"
94 points James Suckling: "This is a blend of three vineyards and has a very polished nose of ripe red cherry and spice with assertive oak in play, like modern Burgundy. The texture is exceptional and delivers soft, suave and fine tannins that carry bright red and darker-cherry flavors. Really impressive. Drink or hold. (8/22/21)"
| Product SKU | 343810 |
| Producer | Nicolas-Jay |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Oregon |
| SubRegion | Willamette Valley |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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