Beautiful cherries and dried wild strawberry on the nose, together with dried orange peel, mild spices and a touch of cocoa. Tense and well structured, vibrant and fresh, with medium body, lively acidity and a zesty, crunchy finish. Drink or hold.
93 points, James Suckling (Mar 2025)
Bright ruby, the 2023 Pinot Noir Avni is an excellent appellation wine out of the gate, boasting ripe cherries, red roses, brambly earth, and delicate gamey undertones. Medium-bodied, with ripe tannins, balanced acidity, and considerable length, this is a highly appealing Pinot to drink now or over the next 8-10 years.
92 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2025)
A red with verve and tension balanced by vibrant cherry, raspberry, green tea and forest floor accents that finish with sleek tannins. Drink now through 2033. 18,000 cases made.
92 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator (Nov 2025)
Fruit for this Pinot Noir comes from four appellations, including the Eola-Amity, Mt Pisgah, Yamhill-Carlton and the Van Duzer Corridor. Ripe aromas of smashed blackberries, hot stone and ocean air jump from the glass. The palate is intensely structured, with 10% of Pinot undergoing carbonic maceration. Wild red berries, white pepper and mixed savoury herbs.
92 points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter (Aug 2025)
The 2023 Pinot Noir Avni wafts up with a vibrant mix of crushed cherries, sweet lavender and spice. Juicy and round, it offers soothingly ripe wild berry fruit complicated by a nuance of bitter licorice toward the close. The finish is pleasantly chewy and long, leaving a sour berry resonance and smooth tannins to mingle on the palate.
91 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Jul 2025)
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