This Pinot Noir possesses a complex and attractive spectrum of aromas of red fruits, liquorice, violets, fresh tobacco, and musk.

The palate displays classic Pinot Noir characters of cherry, cola, and cranberry with layers of five spice, cinnamon, and aniseed. The new oak provides some subtle coffee and mocha notes.  The primary fruit is enveloped by fine, chalky tannins.

This wine is a six-barrel selection of the best barrels out of the premium hand-picked batches from the Westhaven Vineyard.

Two small batches of Westhaven Pinot Noir stood out in 2021. One was clone 667 fermented with 30% whole bunches, and the other was 777 fruit with 15% whole bunch, The blend was an even mix of the two batches– to give 22%, whole bunch and two new barrels were picked to give 33% new oak.

The wine was matured for 15 months in barrel, before being racked to tank, settled, and bottled without fining or filtration.

·    96 Points, 5 Stars, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit Wine Reviews

·    95 Points, Candice Chow for Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

·    95 Points, Outstanding, Cameron Douglas Master Sommelier

·    93 Points, Decanter Magazine Pinot Noir Tasting Panel

·    92+ Points, Wine Advocate

·    4 Stars, Cuisine Magazine Pinot Noir Tasting Panel