Balfour Winery, Kent (England, United Kingdom) Pinot Noir “Luke’s” 2023 ($40)

If you are expecting Burgundy or Sonoma, this isn’t the ticket, but then again it isn’t intended to be. It’s very light in color (a fine magnifying glass) but not at all shy in aroma or flavor, delivering strawberry, cranberry and damp earth (perhaps not a surprise) tones. It shows lively acidity and a long, well integrated finish even at this young age. Solid!
92 Rich Cook