Cuvée Ruth Pinot Noir

Dark, bright-hued red. Intensely perfumed, mineral-accented red berry and cherry scents are complemented by suggestions of star anise and candied flowers. Silky and appealingly sweet, offering sappy raspberry, cherry and rose pastille flavors energized by a smoky mineral quality. Shows excellent clarity and spicy cut on the persistent finish, which is framed by subtle, even tannins. 40% new oak. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, August 2020)

Moderately extracted purple-red, excellent clarity. Earthy, smoky, buttery notes in nose. Blackberry in mouth, high seed tannins, built for aging. Blueberry-seed, raspberry finish with moderate skin astringency. Blackberry, raspberry aftertaste. If this improves with aging, it should be a winner, but don't open for at least two years. If you are thirsty, open something else

Earthy, rich red fruit

So good

overblown. sweet. oaky. fruity. junk

First 2015 and I'm impressed

Dark cherries, cinnamon and allspice, sweet wood, dusty and mineral tannins. Bright and pretty floral notes. Delish

Good length and balance but the oak is a touch dominant at this point.

Just ripe cherry, herbaceous, spice, slightly floral. Balanced. Tannins are present but just in the background.

Lovely. Dusty cherries.