Country: USA
Region: California
Vintage: 2021
Rating: 95
Farming Practice: Organic
WA95: The 2021 Pinot Noir Anna's Block was vinified with 50% whole clusters and has detailed aromas of cranberry, blackberry, bitter orange, tobacco, oolong tea leaves and wildflowers. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and vibrant with a layered core of earth-laced fruit and a long, pure finish. 648 cases were made.
JD94: The 2021 Pinot Noir Anna's Block was brought up with 67% whole clusters and aged in neutral oak. It shows more stem influence in its earthy red and black fruits, peppery, nutty herbs, and underbrush aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a pure, elegant, layered mouthfeel, ripe and polished yet building tannins, and a great finish. It should evolve gracefully over the coming decade.