This bottling manages to be both lush and bright at once, starting with aromas of crisp cherry compote, fresh raspberry, mace and elegant French toast spices. A sprightly energy dances across the palate, where juicy dark red fruit flavors are lifted by lavender, carnation and rose petal elements.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée is a fabulous introduction to this range. Succulent dark cherry/plum, lavender, licorice, mocha and baking spices are all front and center. This bold, racy Pinot offers tons of sheer immediacy and appeal. I loved it.