2019 Walraven Pinot Noir

94 points

This estate vineyard in Boonville has a relatively warm exposition, facing southwest, maturing its fruit in 2019 toward graceful tannins. The fruit itself has quiet stamina, providing a lasting sense of purity, a layered impression of forest berry scents. Fragrant and flavorful, this is a roseate pinot, a pleasure to drink now, with its elements aligned for development ahead.

Wine & Spirits | Josh Greene | February 2023

 

50 cases, 2 barrels, 16 months

Clone 114 and 667

Hint of Pennyroyal on nose due to vineyard carpeted in it on steep sloping hillside-warmest of our vineyards, just this side of Boonville

Delicate, aromatic, with good acidity