La Source hones in on the top of Seven Springs Vineyard, where western sun and wind are at their most intense. The earth feels close – sandalwood, bay leaf and leather lead a forested nose into star anise and well-integrated oak, with red fruit and Navel peel lurking underneath. Weightless but dense, soft but linear, this wine slaloms through level after level as airy tannins melt into the finish.
TASTING NOTES:
A wine of depth and density, this red remains light on its feet. Compelling raspberry flavors are layered with notes of forest floor, star anise and savory spices that build richness and tension toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2034.
- Wine Spectator, 96 pts.
The 2022 Pinot Noir La Source comes from the top of the ridge and displays a transparent red hue. It offers a spicier profile in the glass with hints of darker berries coming into the mix, yet it remains red-fruited, with cinnamon, rocky earth, purple floral notes, and a light sanguine touch. A subtle iron richness shines on the palate, providing a grounded feel with ripe tannins, a medium-bodied structure, and mouthwatering salinity.
- Jeb Dunnuck, 94 pts.
The 2022 Pinot Noir La Source, fermented with 33% whole clusters, has layered scents of pomegranate, blackberry, mixed tea leaves, aniseed and lavender. The medium-bodied palate features concentrated, fragrant flavors. It’s structured by chalky tannins and vibrant acidity and has a long, nuanced finish.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 pts.
