2023 Ridgecrest Vineyard Pinot Noir
NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER
This wine opens with a floral lift of violet and rose, followed by dense dark fruit, including black cherry and br amble. The nose is layered and expressive. On the palate, it is bold from the start, with firm, chalky tannins that carry through the midpalate. A vivid line of structure supports the wine, allowing the floral and fruit notes to echo through the finish.
93 points - James Suckling
91 points - Wine Enthusiast
91 points - Wine Spectator
Wine Specs
Vintage Overview
The 2023 vintage will be remembered as a year of abundance, with harmonious grapevine development for all growing regions in the Northwest. As winter transitioned into spring, temperatures remained relatively cool, delaying bud break into late May. The weather pattern then shifted to moderately warm and dry, creating excellent conditions for an accelerated bloom that led to perfect pollination and abundant fruit set. Our vineyards ripened in the final two to three weeks of September, creating a condensed window for optimum harvest. Thanks to the remarkable summer and fall weather, yields were greater than average and exceeded our own estimates. The wines crafted from the 2023 vintage display excellent quality demonstrated by generous flavors and complex textures.