WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Aromas of cherry, rhubarb, mint with flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, allspice.
TASTING NOTES:
The 2021 Pinot Noir Machado is darker ruby and translucently hued and offers up a smorgasbord-like array of red and black berries, smoker-herbs, underbrush, and gamey foresty, marine-like nuances. Flawlessly balanced, deep, rich, and textured, it has an awesome mid-palate, intergrated tannins, and heavenly finish. This inncredible Pinot Noir stopped me in my tracks and might be the finest I've tasted from Brewer. It can be drunk any time over the coming 10-15 years.
- Jeb Dunnuck, 99 pts.
Greg Brewer’s wines manage to reflect both a winemaking style and a specific site at the same time. In this version, aromas of sour cherry, pepper and herbs lead into a palate loaded with raspberry jellies and more minty herbs, capturing the wind-cooled sunshine and surrounding nature with glee.
- Wine Enthusiast, 95 pts.
This sports some gorgeous fruit, with damson plum, griotte and blood orange pâte de fruit driving along a silky, refined structure, while rooibos tea, sandalwood, singed anise and savory details underscore the long, lilting finish. Drink now through 2031.
- Wine Spectator, 95 pts.
