2023 Pinot Noir Fraenkle Cheshier Vineyard
Estimated value
Buying options
Tasting notes
Grapes for the 2023 Pinot Noir Fraenkle Cheshier Vineyard were picked very late (on October 18th), and it’s incredibly expressive this year. Blueberry and raspberry give way to nuances of bergamot, fennel, rooibos tea, woodsmoke and bitters. The medium-bodied palate is powerful and precise. Concentrated layers of sweet berry fruit are structured by refined, silky tannins and vibrant acidity, and it has a tense, perfumed finish. It should be long lived in the cellar. 280 cases were made.
Critic scores
Average Score
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
More reviews and scores
The 2023 Pinot Noir Fraenkle Cheshier is racy, sleek and super-expressive. It offers striking persistence to match its finessed personality. Crushed flowers, spice, mint and blood orange open gradually. This mid-weight, persistent Pinot impresses with freshness and vibrancy more than size. In this cool, late-ripening vintage, this cool site produced a pretty taut wine. Harvest was on October 18, which is exceptionally late.
About the producer
Paul Hobbs is one of California wine’s biggest names. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, he joined Robert Mondavi in 1977, worked at Opus One and Simi before setting up his eponymous winery in 1991.