Deep ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Clay Court is layered with floral and spice notes as well as black raspberry liqueur, anise, mossy earth, and cracked pepper. Medium to full-bodied, with an elegant mouthfeel and a beautiful texture, it offers fine tannins and a silky, clean, rounded palate of fruit. Long on the palate and very well-balanced, it’s hard to resist now, but I imagine this will improve over the next 6-8 years.
94 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Sep 2023)
This is a Clay Court performance worthy of Rafael Nadal. Dark strawberry and raspberry aromas are joined by the fresh smell of clean, lemony sheets hanging on the laundry line. Cranberry and raspberry flavors provide a nice sweet/tart combination to go along with the saline and crunch of Marcona almonds. Enjoy 2024-2036.
94 points, Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast (Jul 2023)
Medium ruby-purple, the 2021 Pinot Noir Clay Court has scents of wild berries, orange peel, charcuterie and forest floor with streaks of Christmas spice. The medium-bodied palate offers concentrated, layered fruit on a soft, juicy frame, and it has a long, spicy finish. It's easy to drink now, but it will benefit from another 2-3 years in the bottle.
93 points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (May 2023)
Expressive and vibrant, with pretty rose petal and raspberry aromas that open to multilayered orange peel and stony mineral accents. Builds structure toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2031. 728 cases made.
93 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator (Oct 2023)
Delicious sweet red berry fruit to this pinot with notes of strawberries, cinnamon stick, red tea, cherries and chocolate orange. It’s medium-bodied with supple tannins and a juicy, caressing finish. Drink now or hold.
92 points, James Suckling (Apr 2023)
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