2020 Fiddlestix Pinot Noir

"...a bold, racy wine, Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, cinnamon, leather and gravel infuse the Fiddlestix with its characteristic dark profile. There's terrific depth and tons of personality too. The 20% whole clusters are pretty much buried by the sheer intensity of the fruit." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous "A spicy, up-front, darker fruited release, the 2020 Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vineyard is medium-bodied, has ripe mulberry and black raspberry fruit, some spicy background oak, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. This broad, textured, impressive Pinot Noir will keep for a good 6-7 years." ~ Jeb Dunnuck "Dark strawberry and cherry aromas converge with leather and tar on the nose of this bottling. The fruit shows a tart side on the palate, with rounder flavors of violet and açaí also at play, all zinging into a sagebrush-kissed finish." ~ Wine Enthusiast "A juicy, open offering, with a mix of raspberry and damson plum notes that have good energy, backed by light savory, anise and red tea accents through the toasted finish. Drink now through 2027." ~ Wine Spectator "Powerful and spicy, this style of dark, tarry pinot was once a hallmark of Sta. Rita Hills pinot fruit. Scent of pen ink and soy adorn its blackberry compote and crushed berry flavors, a stalwart wine for steak." ~ Wine & Spirits