2023 The Terraces Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
A more lifted and mineral-driven expression of this iconic Pinot Noir, the 2023 Terraces opens with pristine aromas of spiced rose petal, red currant, and raspberry. The cooler vintage reveals itself on the palate with vivid layers of cranberry, wild strawberry, and blood orange, framed by a whisper of sage and dark tea.
Wine Specs
- Aging:
- 11 months in French oak; 40% new
- Bottling Date:
- August 2024
- Cases:
- 114
Vineyard Notes
The 2023 harvest season began later than usual, but the results were exceptional. Record-high winter rains revitalized the soils, promoting healthy vine growth and robust canopies. Cooler temperatures throughout the spring and summer provided the grapes with conditions to develop gradually, allowing for extended ripening time. This cool and late season brought refined and elegant wines with great acidity. As the season progressed into October, a brief window of warmer weather pushed the grapes to reach ripeness. This combination of factors—ample water supply, cool growing conditions, and a warm, dry finish—culminated in a harvest that promised exceptional wines. The 2023 vintage exhibits remarkable balance, complexity, and depth of flavor, reflecting the meticulous care and favorable conditions of the growing season.
Reviews
96+ Points
The 2023 Pinot Noir The Terraces comes from a site on a 60-degree slope with the terrace carved into it. It pours a bright ruby color and has more focused, linear tension as well as more high-toned red fruit. Its notes of bright pomegranate, currants, fresh flowers, bright spices, and hints of orange citrus and salty earth are followed by a medium-bodied red that’s compact and nervous, with more angular tannins and a great, savory finish. Drink 2027-2042
—Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck