Wine Reviews

Precise and detailed, with handsomely structured flavors of cherry and guava that take on crushed stone, black tea and savory cinnamon accents as this moves toward medium-grained tannins.

Matured for 18 months in 30% new French oak, the 2023 Pinot Noir Découverte Vineyard is scented of pomegranate, blueberry, charcuterie, forest floor and incense. The medium-bodied palate is powerfully styled with concentrated, layered flavors that segue from berry to mineral and spice. It’s structured by velvety tannins and vibrant acidity and has a long, expressive finish. 630 cases were made.

A barrel sample, the 2022 Pinot Noir Découverte Vineyard has pure aromas of raspberry, strawberry, orange peel and mushroom. The light-bodied palate features understated, floral fruit. It has silky tannins, bright acidity and a long, spicy finish.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Découverte Vineyard has expressive aromas of red cherry, cranberry, lavender, bitters and fennel. The light-bodied palate is bright and delicately styled with lacy tannins, nuanced flavors and a long, spicy finish.

Intense fruit flavors, savory herbal undertones and a good, firm texture give much appeal to this medium-bodied, well-concentrated wine. Touches of spearmint, pine and cedar add to the black cherries and blueberries on the palate. Moderate tannins.