Country: U.S.A.

Region: Sonoma County

Vintage: 2021

Cépage: Pinot Noir (100%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 95+ (RP)

" The Pinot Noir portions of the CIX Estate vineyard were planted to selections from Calera and Vosne-Romanée in 2008, with the first vintage produced in 2011. There are 500 cases of the 2021 Pinot Noir CIX Estate, made in a surprisingly delicate and leaner style. Raspberry fruit predominates, accented by attractive sous-bois complexity in this bright, spicy effort. Medium-bodied, silky and crisp, it finishes long and softly dusty, with great length."

Joe Czerwinski (RP) - 12/22