Martin Woods Pinot Noir Jessie James Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills 2021

2021  Pinot Noir Jessie James Vineyard  95DEC  95VM  93WA
$45.99 3+ (use code: 3saves3)
$48.99 US Low SALE

Winery Tasting notes: red-black cherries, forest floor & subtle tree bark spice—elegant & balanced texture with a mouth-watering fine thread of structure, acidity and minerals framing the fruit—long, resonant finish, both complex and immediately pleasurable.

Our Tasting Note: paler color, dried floral nose, bright red fruit on palate. very clean.

AVA: Eola-Amity Hills
elevation & aspect: 675 ft, East-facing slope
soil series: Nekia (rocky volcanic basalt, shallow topsoil)
planted: 1996—Wadenswil & Pommard & Dijon 113/114/115
farming: Dry-Farmed, Organic management
harvest: October 5, 2021
whole cluster: 12%
elevage: 15 months (6 month without sulfur); average barrel age 4-5 years
bottled: Jan. 5, 2021, without fining,13.5% Alc.

95 Points Decanter
This is a bright, red-fruited expression with notes of pomegranate and wild strawberry, a hint of rose petals and a firm, crisp feel on the palate. The site is located in the cool Eola-Amity Hills at just over 200m elevation, exposed to the cool winds of the Van Duzer Corridor. The site's terroir and organic farming deliver energy, tension, freshness and depth. Should age well. (Barrel sample).-Decanter

95 pts  Vinous Media – Eric Guido
The 2021 Pinot Noir Jessie James Vineyard lifts with a finessed blend of dried black cherries and rose petals offset by dusty stone and hints of lavender. This is lifted in feel, with textures of pure silk engulfing the palate in a cloak of ripe wild berries as savory spices and touches of blood orange slowly drench the palate. It finishes long yet fresh, displaying a peppery tinge as a web of fine-grained tannins lingers, and a minty freshness slowly fades. There's a lot of potential here, but patience will be required.  - By Eric Guido on January 2024
 
93 pts Wine Advocate – Erin Brooks
The 2021 Pinot Noir Jessie James Vineyard comes from vines planted in 1996 and was matured for 15 months. Its aromas blossom slowly from broody woodsmoke, tobacco and mushroom to blackberries and dried flowers. The light-bodied palate is crunchy and refreshing with a pleasantly chalky frame, a core of concentrated, earthy fruit and a long, spicy finish. It's youthfully taut and will benefit from a few years in bottle.