Very aromatic with notes of cherries, raspberries, dried blood oranges and hints of cocoa and licorice. Juicy and bright with a medium body, offering fine, silky tannins and delicious fruit with notes of crushed stones. Refreshing and long. Drink or hold.
94 points, James Suckling (Apr 2024)
Undeniably Oregon Pinot Noir from the iconic Shea Vineayrds in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Classic red bramble aromatics along side gravelly dust and fresh thyme notes. The palate is fresh and lively. Bright red raspberry, tart cranberry and spiced blood orange alight the front palate. An array of fresh wild herbs, subtle clove spice, and a gorgeous fresh mint character frames a Burgundian-style finish.
94 points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter (Apr 2024)
Handsomely structured and refined, offering multilayered flavors of black cherry and blueberry. Shows black tea and savory spice accents while building tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 644 cases made.
93 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator (Jun 2024)
Talk about flower power! The Purple Hands Shea opens with aromas of fresh rose petals, lavender, red raspberries and a mild potting soil note. The garden party continues with flavors like blackberry, clove, wet slate and a cup of black tea. Lively acidity and fine-grained tannins hold it all together.
92 points, Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast (May 2024)