The 2021 vintage was a welcome change from the catastrophe of 2020. Harvest began in Pinot Noir in early September, which is an historically average starting date. Sugar and acidity levels tracked well and while the crop size was shorter than we would prefer, we were able to harvest perfectly ripened fruit at a reasonable pace. The resulting wines have excellent balance and intensity. In our recent past there are some similarities to 2019 in that the wines possess great elegance and site specificity. "Tobacco leaves, minerals, cherry pits, black raspberries and blood oranges fan out on the palate yet remain centered and precise. Pipe tobacco throughout. Impressive tannic structure. Drink or hold, but better to wait." - James Suckling, 92 points
