St. Innocent Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021
SKU: 15822
750ml
You Save $15.06 (25%)
$44.93
| Category | Red Wine |
| Varietal | |
| Brand | St. Innocent |
| Origin | United States, Oregon, Willamette Valley |
| Alcohol/vol | 13% |
Dark cherry and blackberry aromas with black pepper, cinnamon/clove spices and cedar smoke. The mouth begins with a big hit of smoky spice and black raspberry with notes of roasted chilies and dried plums. The finish has loads of substantial skin tannins with plenty of juicy acidity that elevates the pallet, maintaining ample ripe flavors long into the finish. This is an especially intense Temperance Hill, reflecting the small berries and full ripeness achieved in 2018. This wine will stand up to blackened fish and grilled ribs with a smoky barbeque sauce without a problem. Its remarkably concentrated and will drink beautifully well past a dozen years.
Vinous
- v92
The 2021 Pinot Noir Temperance Hill Vineyard is youthfully coiled, slowly evolving with scant black cherries, grilled herbs and a tinge of crushed stone. This is racy and sleek with lean red berry fruits and tactile mineral tones, all guided by brisk acidity. It leaves a flowery concentration that coats the palate as gently grippy tannins resonate on. Patience will be required.
Wine Spectator
- ws88
Sleek and lean, offering demure flavors of cherry, raspberry and green tea before finishing with dry tannins. Drink now through 2028. 1,047 cases made.