A background application of wood is sufficiently subtle to allow the notably spicy and ripe yet quite cool aromas of both red and black pinot fruit

Then it cooled off

soft spice

as well as complex and long

Rhys, Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Pinot Noir Vintage:2021 A background application of woodAlso upfront and already expressive, the 2018 Pinot Noir Mt. Pajaro Vineyard comes from a slightly higher elevation site (1,000 feet) in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is a mix of heritage clones and massale selection. Darker currants, raspberries, scorched earth, spice, and earthy, foresty notes dominate the bouquet, and this medium to full bodied, elegant 2018 has beautiful tannins, a solid sense of minerality, and a great finish. Drink it any time