92 points Jeb Dunnuck
Wild raspberries, toasted baked earth, cinnamon, dried roses, dried strawberries, and beetroot shine in the 2023 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills, which pours a youthful ruby red color. Medium-bodied, it has fine tannins, with its spice and earthy notes carrying beautifully onto the palate. Drink over the coming 5-6 years.

Winery:

Vintage Notes
The 2023 vintage marked a return to normal. A warmer-than-average season unfolded with no frost, no smoke, and no excessive heat. Harvest came early, disease pressure stayed low throughout the season, and yields were balanced. Overall quality ranged from very good to excellent, with clean, expressive fruit that reflects the strength of the vintage.

Winemaker: Hans Van Dale

Tasting Notes
Aromas of red fruit leather, strawberry licorice, jellied doughnut, rosehips, and cherry tobacco are accented by cedar, menthol, and eucalyptus. The palate carries inky depth balanced by fresh black cherry, damson, and dried plum, framed by pink peppercorn spice and a smooth, satiny dark cocoa finish.