95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate is one of the finest wines I have tasted from Red Car. Rich and explosive, with tremendous textural intensity, the 2021 possesses remarkable energy, especially on the expansive finish. The Estate is a blend taken across eight acres of vineyards planted with a multitude of clones, and that complexity yields a Pinot of real distinction. Drink 2024-2033 (Jan 2024)"
94 points/'Cellar Selection' Wine Enthusiast: "Bright cherry, raspberry and cinnamon flavors swirl on the nose of this Pinot, while the palate shows flavors of cocoa powder, plum skin and caramel before a rich and tannic finish emerges and lasts for over a minute. This wine is built for the cellar, so give it five to ten years to develop and soften. (Sep 2024)"
92 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "A bright medium red color, the 2021 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard is spicy and floral on the nose with notes of potpourri, dried roses, cinnamon, and pomegranate. Medium-bodied, it has grippy fine tannins, a coiled, nervous feel, bright acidity, and dusty earth through the finish. A tightly wound wine, it’s going to benefit from another year or more in bottle. Drink 2025-2035. (Jun 2024)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "Gently mulled pomegranate and black cherry flavors glide through prettily, infused with dried anise and iris notes along the way. Silky finish. Drink now through 2030. 375 cases made. (Jun 2024)"
94 points/'Cellar Selection' Wine Enthusiast: "Bright cherry, raspberry and cinnamon flavors swirl on the nose of this Pinot, while the palate shows flavors of cocoa powder, plum skin and caramel before a rich and tannic finish emerges and lasts for over a minute. This wine is built for the cellar, so give it five to ten years to develop and soften. (Sep 2024)"
92 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "A bright medium red color, the 2021 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard is spicy and floral on the nose with notes of potpourri, dried roses, cinnamon, and pomegranate. Medium-bodied, it has grippy fine tannins, a coiled, nervous feel, bright acidity, and dusty earth through the finish. A tightly wound wine, it’s going to benefit from another year or more in bottle. Drink 2025-2035. (Jun 2024)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "Gently mulled pomegranate and black cherry flavors glide through prettily, infused with dried anise and iris notes along the way. Silky finish. Drink now through 2030. 375 cases made. (Jun 2024)"
| Product SKU | 356331 |
| Producer | Red Car |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Sonoma County |
| Appellation | Fort Ross-Seaview |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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