2021 North Valley Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir

"I have loved Willamette Valley Pinot Noir for nearly two decades, and this wine feels like a throwback to my early days. Evocative forest-driven aromatics of turned soils and wet leaves mingle in turn with pine bough and harmonious fresh red berry fruits, kissed with freshly chopped mint leaves, all of it lifting from the glass. The palate offers excellent depth, and an umami core is wrapped in black bramble fruits, smoky sea salt salinity, clove, and piquant notes of bright blood orange: depth and freshness, a fantastic piece of work from James Cahill."  95 Points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter 

"Opens with a pleasantly herbal tinge of flowery underbrush and cedar shavings complimenting wild strawberries. Cool-toned and sleek, this impresses with its wiry textures, saline minerals contrasting wild berry depths, and hints of citrus. This forces the mouth to water, tapering off saline, sultry, and lightly structured as whispers of licorice fade. Drinking Window: 2025-2033" 93 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous Media

"I rarely encounter this combination of grippy tannins and laser beam acidity. Yowza. The shock-and-awe presentation begins with aromas of seared steak, grape hyacinth, dark raspberries and wet slate. The flavors are tang central, with boysenberries, orange zest and cranberry accented by a spot of white tea" Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points