The winery explains just what makes this Pinot so special:
The pinot noir sits to the eastern side, and also the upper slope of the field, on the darkest, most clay rich soils on the property which are most conducive to producing exceptional pinot noir. The 2019 is dark, powerful, and brooding. Blood orange and dried cranberry lead way to beautiful floral notes. Silky and seamless tannins frame its dense mineral and fruit through a long, mouth-watering finish.
Vinous agrees:
The 2019 Pinot Noir Mae Estate Vineyard is the first wine from Justin Willett's new estate vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills. A powerful wine, the 2019 packs a serious punch. Dark cherry, spice, leather, plum and grilled herbs are front and center. I am surprised to see just how intense and packed the 2019 is.
Tyler made only 500 cases of this deep, brooding (but still SO Burgundian) beauty, and they are completely sold out of it.
