Suckling rates this 2023 the best Outlier yet, at 92 points, saying:
A light-bodied, lithe and agile wine that's built on vibrant acidity for a fresh, mouthwatering texture and elegant fruit, tea and earth flavors. Moderate tannins brace sour cherry, red cherry, black tea and mellow spice flavors. Blended with 32% Mendocino County grapes. Drink or hold.
Rohlffs says:
Brilliant ruby red color with a swirl of violet, rhubarb, pomegranate, cocoa, mint, and truffle aromas. Crunchy red and black fruits are at the forefront on the silken palate, with cherry cola, boysenberry, blackberry, and cara cara orange flavors. Supple, dusty tannins and uplifting acidity add depth and freshness to the wine as cinnamon, mocha, sous bois, and black tea notes chime in on the nascently complex finish. This Pinot Noir perfectly captures the balance and elegance of the cool 2023 vintage.
This really is just an incredible for the money…even at its normal $25 price.
