2018 Vineyard Ferment Pinot Noir
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Very pale ruby. Orange peel on the nose and simpler on the palate than the 2018. Delicate texture but there’s a hint of smokiness and the finish is a little austere and dry. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous
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This is exactly what it claims to be - a Pinot Noir that was fermented in the vineyard. Compared with the 2017, which captivated me, this does not quite attain the same complexity and completeness, perhaps due in part to the warm season leading to an early harvest plus a shorter pre-fermentation soak (the warmer conditions encouraged the natural yeast to get going quicker than in cooler years). It is translucent in hue and offers aromas of red cherry, cranberry, violets and herbs. While fully ripe, it retains a delicacy on the palate; there's real tension and linearity on the finish.