Aromas of blue fruits with ripe yet cool strawberry character. Iron and stone. Medium to full body, with firm and chewy texture. Hints of rose stem. Fresh at the end. Really serious. Drink or hold.
94 points, James Suckling (May 2023)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills has a medium ruby-purple color and scents of cranberry, raspberry and blueberry with pure wafts of tea leaves and violet. The light-bodied palate is delicate, bright and chalky with a core of perfumed fruit and an ethereal, lifted finish.
93 points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Dec 2022)
A new wine in this range, the 2021 Pinot Noir Estate (Sta. Rita Hills) is a blend from the Mae and Fiddlestix properties. Deep, creamy and super-expressive, the 2021 has a ton to offer. Bright red/purplish fruit, dried herbs, orange peel and leather develop with air, but it is the wine's structure and intensity that stand out most. This is an impressive wine in its peer group.
92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Sep 2023)