Sealionne Wines, Chehalem Mountains (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir “Métier” 2022 ($40)

This delicate, pale colored Pinot Noir, weighing in at (what these days is a “mere”) 13 percent stated alcohol, captivates with its savory, rather than fruity profile. Certainly not an opulent or rich style of Pinot Noir, the amount of enjoyment it delivers for its light weight is deceiving and astounding. Drink now with grilled salmon.
91 Michael Apstein