2021 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Shafer Vineyard
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The fruit for the 2021 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard was grown in erosion-prone soils (sandstone on top of shale), which means that it takes far longer for plants to establish themselves. From vines planted between 1998 and 2010, this 2021 is expressive on opening, with dusty earth, ripe raspberry, attractive spices, and a hint of blue flowers. Juicy and plush, it’s medium to full-bodied with generous fruit that fills the palate and feels approachable and delicious now. Drink 2023-2030.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Younger vines, planted 1997–2010 on sandstone and shale – ‘beach on a hillside’. Organic and dry-farmed and tough going because of the slope. The subsoil is so soft that at 25 years of age the vines have a really well-established root system. Paler crimson. Pretty and aromatic. Slightly soft and very charming. Lovely shortish-term wine. Not long but a charmer. (JR)
Pale ruby with a hint of purple. Bright purple plum and blueberry on the nose. Elevated acidity and medium fine-grained tannin on the palate. (SCJ)