Rhys, Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Pinot Noir Vintage:2022 very ripe and pretty earthy

very ripe and pretty earthy red berry fruit nose is nuanced by hints of the sauvage

orange peel

Note that my rating assumes that the bourgeon de cassis-suffused nose is not permanent

It's not the most charming or immediate rendition of this bottling

the 2008 Valpolicella Superiore is fabulous in this vintage

Rhys, Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Pinot Noir Vintage:2022 very ripe and pretty earthyAlso upfront and already expressive, the 2018 Pinot Noir Mt. Pajaro Vineyard comes from a slightly higher elevation site (1,000 feet) in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is a mix of heritage clones and massale selection. Darker currants, raspberries, scorched earth, spice, and earthy, foresty notes dominate the bouquet, and this medium to full bodied, elegant 2018 has beautiful tannins, a solid sense of minerality, and a great finish. Drink it any time