The 2023 'Blue Jay' Pinot Noir is rich with aromas of dark cherry, briary fruits, and loamy earth. The smooth, silky palate gains extra depth from the inclusion of roasted stems during fermentation, enhancing the structural tension and spice notes of the wine. Dark fruit flavors lead to a finish graced with notes of licorice, clove, and black tea.
TASTING NOTES:
A full-bodied, berry-forward wine with a luscious mouthfeel and plush tannins. Broad and voluptuous with sweet toasted oak in the finish.
- James Suckling, 92 pts.
Plump, soft and friendly in feel, with lightly steeped red and black cherry and raspberry fruit laced with touches of sandalwood and wood spice. A light twinge of briar on the finish adds nice energy.
- Wine Spectator, 91 pts.
