2015 The Uncarved Block Pinot Noir
Pale red. Smoke- and spiced-tinged cherry and red currant scents, plus hints of succulent herbs, rose oil and orange zest. Taut and focused on the palate, offering red berry and bitter cherry flavors that turn sweeter on the back half. Closes firm and nervy, with strong, red-berry-driven persistence and gentle tannic grip.
- Josh Raynolds, Vinous, August 2020 – 92 points
2014 The Uncarved Block Pinot Noir
Glimmering red. Fresh red berries, savory herbs, candied rose and a hint of tobacco on the nose, along with a note of smokiness that builds with air. Juicy and penetrating on the palate, offering energetic, mineral-accented strawberry and redcurrant flavors that slowly deepen and turn sweeter on the back half. At once powerful and lively, finishing very long and spicy, with solid red fruit thrust and harmonious tannins. (all whole clusters and neutral French oak)
- Josh Raynolds, Vinous, June 2019 – 92 points
2013 The Uncarved Block Pinot Noir
Brilliant red. Fresh red berry, potpourri and incense aromas, along with subtle licorice, vanilla and pipe tobacco flourishes. Gently sweet and aromatic in the mouth, offering juicy raspberry and cherry flavors that are firmed by a spine of juicy acidity. Fine-grained tannins move in slowly on the finish, which lingers with very good, spice-driven persistence.
- Josh Raynolds, Vinous, January 2018 – 91 points