Westcott Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2020

A lush fruit-forward nose of dark cherry gives way to warm smokey notes and ripe dark fruit. Medium acidity with grippy yet balanced tannins. This Pinot Noir is great to enjoy now, but will also soften and develop with a few years in bottle.  12.5% ABV.

The fruit is 30% whole cluster fermented with 100% wild malolactic fermentation. It's aged in 100% French oak, all used barrels, for 22 months. There is a lovely, perfumed note on the nose with Bing cherries, black raspberries, cassis, forest floor, subtle savouriness and spice. It's silky smooth on the palate and loaded with red berries, a touch of aniseed and red currants with earthy notes, spice, and a lifted, finessed finish. Can age for a bit to soften the acidity on the finish. 92 Points Rick VanSickle.