2016 Holocene Pinot Noir Apocrypha
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Even better, the 2016 Pinot Noir Apocrypha is sensational looking Oregon Pinot Noir that does everything right. Spice, kirsch, dried flowers, and forest floor characteristics all flow to a deep, rich, beautifully concentrated 2016 that has sweet tannin, no hard edges, and a great finish. Still aging in 40% new French oak, it’s going to drink nicely right out of the gate. While falling outside the purview of this report, I’m always able to taste these Oregon releases from winemaker Todd Alexander at my tasting at Force Majeure. These are rich, yet classic Oregon Pinot Noirs that have singular characters. I’m thrilled to be able to include the wines here.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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Coming from a warmer, more southern site in Oregon (Maggie Harrison at Antica Terra also pulls fruit from this site), the 2016 Pinot Noir Apocrypha is a gorgeous looking barrel sample that has a ripe, sexy, gorgeously pure style to go with classic notes of black cherries, spice, kirsch and licorice. Brought up in 40% new French oak and scheduled to be bottled with no filtration, it’s a beauty that will keep for a decade.