Eden Rift Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir 2017

Under vine since 1849, Eden Rift, located 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is among the oldest, continually producing estate vineyards in California. The winemaker, Cory Waller, follows a philosophy of non-intervention, and utilizes natural vessels, native yeasts and varying degrees of stem inclusion. There are 89.71 acres under vine for pinot noir, with approximately half currently producing; and 22.5 acres of chardonnay, with 16 acres currently producing.

92pts - Burghound.com

"The nose is comprised of layered aromas of blue berries, red pinot fruit, lavender and plum. The robust and attractively rich middle weight plus flavors have excellent depth with a persistent finale that evidences just a touch of asperity. However, this more firmly structured effort has fine overall balance though it will need at least some time to further flesh out. " - Allen Meadows