Product Overview
Winery's Notes:
"The West Ridge is one of our most challenging vineyard sites, yet produces wines that are ethereal, fragile and hauntingly aromatic. The 2021 West Ridge shows a remarkable combination of fruit concentration with lift and elegance. The nose is a bouquet of crushed alpine strawberries, wet stone, sage, bay laurel, cassis, black current, and violets. The aromatics of the 2021 are unusually powerful for this wine. The complexity and terroir are somewhat obscured by the incredible fruit density of this vintage; this wine will take time to emerge."
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Appellation: Fort Ross-Seaview AVA
Production: 540 cases
Winemaker: Jasmine Hirsch
96 Points - Vinous
"The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate West Ridge is magnificent. Soaring aromatics make a strong opening statement. Wild dark cherry, lavender, mint, spice and orange peel lend nuance. This translucent, wonderfully detailed Pinot has so much to offer. Time in the glass brings out layers of savory and mineral complexity. Like all the 2021s here, the West Ridge possesses mind-blowing purity and exceptional finesse." -AG, Jan/2024
95 Points - Wine Advocate
"The 2021 Pinot Noir West Ridge is especially spicy and savory this vintage. The nose unfolds from wild berries, salami and dried mint to expressive nuances of chaparral and licorice. The medium-bodied palate has a generous core of botanical-laced fruit. It has pleasantly chalky tannins, mouthwatering acidity and a long, spicy finish. It will benefit from 2-3+ years in bottle." -EB, 2/22/24
