critic reviews
The 2021 Pinot Noir Zotovich Vineyard comes from grapes grown in sandy soils, was vinified using 30% whole clusters and was matured for 12 months in barrel, plus an additional six months in sandstone vessels. It takes some time to open from matchstick and woodsmoke on the nose to a core of pomegranate and nuances of cola, bergamot, star anise and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is powerful and concentrated, with a frame of grainy tannins and seamless acidity that enlivens its flavors and calls you back to the glass. This complex, expressive wine will be long lived in the cellar. 139 cases were made.
The 2021 Pinot Noir Zotovich Family Vineyard is bright and focused, with lovely aromatics. Fine beams of tannin lend shape to this gorgeous, compelling Pinot Noir. Hints of dazzling red-toned fruit, sage, dried herbs and rose petal take shape in the glass. The 30% stems are nicely judged. I very much like the energy here. The 2021 spent twelve months in barrel and then six months in sandstone amphoras.
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