WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
A restrained Weber with pure red fruits more typical of the neighboring vineyards of Worden Hill. Tightly wound and weightless red currant, briar and cherry.
TASTING NOTES:
Darker in profile, yet remarkably pure and succulent, with deep dark cherries and hints of cassis and wild raspberry bush. Subtle aged tangerine peel and moist soil add depth and complexity. The firm, tense tannin structure is beautifully balanced by vibrant, delicious fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, structured and long, with a mineral-driven finish. Tightly wound, this needs some time in the bottle. Pommard Clone, planted in 1983. Try from 2028.
- James Suckling, 96 pts.
The lower of the estate’s two single-vineyard bottlings, the 2023 Pinot Noir Weber Vineyard is deeper and more brooding, with layered aromas of resinous earth and darker fruit. Medium-bodied, it has fleshy tannins, impressive richness, and terrific definition that beautifully captures the personality of the site. Orange oil notes continue to emerge as it opens in the glass. Drink 2027-2045.
- Jeb Dunnuck, 96 pts.
The 2023 Pinot Noir Weber Vineyard is a wildly spicy and lifted in the glass, wafting up a bouquet of stemmed strawberries, tangerine zest, lime and fresh basil. Soft textures are round and supple, with a savory core of minty red and blue fruits underscored by zesty acidity and salty minerals. Sweet tannins frame the finish without slowing its momentum. Tart cranberry tones linger, forcing the mouth to water as nuances of lavender fade.
- Vinous, 94 pts.
A wine of grace and detail, with lilting flavors of raspberry and cherry that take on notes of fresh violet, forest floor and dusky spices as this glides on the sleek finish. Drink now through 2035
- Wine Spectator, 94 pts.
