Domaine Anderson Pinot Noir Estate

Winemaker notes

Color is a beautiful dark translucent garnet red. Bramble, blackberry and rose petal aromas are complemented with flavors of black cherry and currant. A firm structure with graceful tannins provides the frame for this well-built wine. Umami and salt hints balance the fresh tartness feel of the wine, lingering long on the palate.

2017

Wine Advocate 91: The pale ruby colored 2017 Pinot Noir offers scents of tar, blackberries and smoked cranberries with earthy undertones and a touch of dried orange peel. The palate is light-bodied with spice and earth-laced flavors, fresh, soft and nuanced with a long finish. 3,040 cases produced.

Vinous 92: The 2017 Pinot Noir Estate is a barrel selection taken from all three estate vineyards, but built on a core from Dach, which resembles in its earthy, savory profile. Crushed flowers, mint, pine, iron, dried autumn leaves and mineral notes are laced throughout this finely-cut, slightly nervy Pinot. Sweet floral notes add the closing shades of nuance.

Wine Enthusiast 92: This full-bodied wine is deep and flavorful, topping black-fruit flavors with layers of complex black-tea and forest-floor accents. The mouthfeel is broad but grippy, showing moderate tannins and good acidity.

2018

James Suckling 90: A herbal nose with notes of black cherry and strawberry as well. Medium-bodied with integrated tannins. Tart red fruit. Fresh. Drink now.

Vinous 93: The 2018 Pinot Noir Estate is a very pretty wine that melds together the various signatures of the estate vineyards. Savory and deep, with terrific persistence, the Estate naturally does not offer the singularity of the vineyard designates, and yet it is a wonderfully complete wine. Dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, crushed autumn leaves, plum and dark spice fill out the layers effortlessly.