The energetic march of the 2021 vintage continues its momentum in this, one of a handful of vineyard designated wines from Cherry Pie that are worth seeking out. The oak is just starting to integrate, but the wine is already showing cherry, rhubarb, forest floor, brown spice, dry earth minerality and some stem character. Thus, it’s a bit jagged at the moment, but will come together with style. It will be perfect with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner after a good decant, or age it a few years — or more — and let the magic happen.
Cherry Pie, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
By Rich Cook