2012 Chapter 24 Pinot Noir Fire + Flood The Fire
Estimated value
Buying options
Tasting notes
The 2012 The Fire, from parcels located on volcanic soils, has more delineation on the nose, and is more reserved than The Flood, with engaging floral scents seeping through those layers of luxuriant dark cherry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. I noticed here more red fruit than The Flood, perhaps more clarity of terroir, and it comes with a refined, tensile and satin-like finish that will make you swoon. Excellent.
Critic scores
Josh Raynolds
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
More reviews and scores
Vivid ruby. Powerful aromas of dark berry preserves, cola, licorice and lavender are energized by a bright mineral flourish. Palate-staining boysenberry and black raspberry flavors are given bite by a hint of blood orange. Sweet and broad on the long, sappy finish, which repeats the floral note and shows just a trace of tannins.