92pts Wine Enthusiast This is my favorite Eileen since Dexys Midnight Runners. It fills the air with pretty aromas of bright red raspberries, violets and talc. It is superbly balanced with a buoyant mouthfeel and flavors like white peaches, raspberries, black tea and wet rocks. Come on Eileen, one more sip. Winemaker Notes Eileen Vineyard,…
94pts Jamnes Suckling A lively, precise and well-composed pinot with notes of sour cherries, red currants, crushed roses and mild spices on the nose, followed through to a medium body with bright acidity. It’s crisp and spot-on, with succulent wild berries at the center and verve throughout. Drink or hold. 93pts Vinous Wildly exotic, the…
92pts Australian Wine Companion Accurate, pretty and enticing, there s impressive value here. The rose-petal lift of Pipers River is well married to the wild strawberries and red cherries of the Coal River Valley, singing to the tune of cool-season acid drive. An elegant touch of whole bunches serves to heighten its fragrant, spicy mood….
96pts Int l Wine Review With a medium ruby-blue core and a lighter purple rim, the always tasty Laurène Pinot Noir from Domaine Drouhin is fantastic once again in 2022. Aromas of huckleberries and blueberries, dried herbs, powdered graphite, tangerine oil, and sweet clove jump from the glass. Tight, crunchy tannins and elevated acidity complete the…
96pts James Suckling Structured on the palate with a hint of reductive, white sesame note to the red cherries, raspberries, undergrowth, grapefruit zest and a hint of wet stones. Really firm, fine tannins linger in the lengthy finish. Nuanced and long. 95pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate The 2021 La Savante Pinot Noir was produced…
Winemaker Notes Bright cherry and raspberry aromas complement notes of cinnamon and delicate violet, while the palate strikes a balance between juicy plum and boysenberry and complex, earthy cola and leather, finishing with chalky tannins and hints of crème brulée. Sustainable
Winemaker Notes A deep ruby red in color. Aroma filled with red orchard fruits such as cherry and plum. In the mouth there is a good roundness and pleasant finish. This lovely rose is a wonderful aperitif, like a ray of sunshine on your table! Whether to wet your appetite or to accompany dishes throughout…
Winemaker Notes With the skill of our winemaking team and a love for Pinot Noir, our 2022 Evolution Pinot Noir is so delicious that it will knock your socks off, literally. We sought out to evolve Pinot Noir to make it the anytime wine. It’s the wine for the imaginative food lover. Evolution Pinot Noir…
94pts Decanter Delicious and delicate from Flowers Sea View Ridge site just over 3 km from the ocean and surrounded by dense evergreens, this wine reflects the climatic edges of coastal viticulture at over 500m.—aromas of seaspray, tart cranberry and a squeeze of blood orange. The palate is reflective of elegance, with hints of smoky…
Winemaker Notes A beautiful expression of the Carneros appelation, this Pinot Noir opens with lively aromas of strawberry, ripe red cherry, and a touch of baking spice. The palate is greeted with a juicy, full-bodied mouthfeel and refreshing, well-balanced acidity that lingers on the finish.
92pts Wilfred Wong The 2020 Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir offers excellent fruit and weight on the palate. This wine excels with aromas and flavors of earth, dried spices, black fruits, and oak. Enjoy it with oven-roasted garlic and rosemary-infused leg of lamb. 92pts James Suckling A linear and focused red with chocolate, berry and…
Winemaker Notes This wine is all about the bright fresh purity of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir! The Commuter Cuvée is our first release Pinot Noir each year and is a blend from multiple Willamette Valley vineyards that capture the essence of each vintage. It’s a wine for every occasion from a family dinner to relaxing…
Winemaker Notes Aromas of wild cherry, crushed violets and a Rooibos tea-like note of earth and spice, complement the notes of salinity and ripe cherry. With polished tannin and a lengthy finish, this very elegant wine shows the beauty of Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir.
Winemaker Notes Smooth, balanced and approachable, J Multi-Appellation Pinot Noir offers a polished, fruit-driven take on this classic variety. Flavorful notes of dark plum, black cherry, boysenberry and baked strawberry are nicely layered on the plush palate with hints of cocoa dust, clove and toasted almond. Soft and approachable with generous fruit characteristics, this Pinot…
Winemakers Note Crafted from up to 100 individual small lots, the appealing 2022 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir captures the classic characteristics of this renowned variety and region. Deeply layered and velvet-smooth, offering notes of perfectly ripe blackberry, black cherry, dark plum and cranberry that blend with hints of toast, spice, lavender and rose. Rich…
93pts Wine Spectator Gracefully structured, with a vibrant beam of cherry and raspberry flavors accented by stony minerality and dusky spices. Builds richness toward refined tannins. 92pts James Suckling Attractively savory nose of mushrooms, sea urchins, cherries, slate and green strawberries. It’s sleek, savory and mineral, with a medium body, fine-grained tannins and a more stony finish….